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Artnet News
DECEMBER 8, 2024
The stone was engraved between 2100 and 2400 years ago. The post A French Artist Discovers Ancient Engraving in the Walls of His Studio appeared first on Artnet News.
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Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The post Rare Paul Revere Engraving From the American Revolution Era Set for Auction appeared first on Artnet News. There are only 29 extant copies of the historic artwork.
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Artnet News
JUNE 29, 2024
The post 1,500-Year-Old Christian Ivory Box With Rare Engravings Found in Ancient Austrian Church appeared first on Artnet News. Such reliquaries were once used to hold the remains of saints.
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Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
BOSTON — Impressions of all three of Albrecht Dürer’s (1471-1528) famous Meisterstiche (master engravings) were sold by Grogan & Co. All were part of a collection of Old Master prints that came from ‘the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts lady’.
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Auction Central News
MAY 13, 2024
Mark Catesby, Heath Hen and Eastern Shooting Star Hand-colored Engraving, $5,555 FRANKLIN, TN – Mark Catesby (1683-1749) was born in England, but after traveling to South Carolina, he became America’s first naturalist and illustrator.
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The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 23, 2024
New research argues that works discovered on the rear of 18th century copperplates can be attributed to a teenaged Blake
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Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
It's considered one of Dürer's three ‘Master Engravings.’ The post A Dürer Print Found in a Dump Could Score Big at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
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Mark Hill
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A framed etching of Mr Nathaniel Hillier, 9.5cm wide I’ve collected prints, from etchings to engravings and woodcuts to lithographs, since I was a schoolboy. Smith also goes on to state that “ The earliest engraved portraits of Dr. Johnson exhibit a wig with five rows of curls, commonly called “a story wig.”
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Harrison Appraisals
MAY 28, 2019
According to Artnet News, a bargain hunter in Alsace discovered a 16th century Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) copper plate engraving titled “Maria von einem Engel gekrönt”. Apparently, this copy of Dürer’s copper plate engraving disappeared from the Staatsgalerie sometime during the Second World War. They returned the print to the museum.
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Auction Central News
MAY 27, 2024
The circa-1761 engraving of a view of the city after a drawing by the Royal Governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Pownall (1722-1805), has an estimate of $10,000-$12,000. The complete catalog is […] The post Colonial Boston engraving and Paul Revere war bond lead Early American’s June 8 sale appeared first on Auction Central News.
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Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
BOSTON — Impressions of all three of Albrecht Dürer’s (1471-1528) famous Meisterstiche (master engravings) were sold by Grogan & Co. All were part of a collection of Old Master prints that came from ‘the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts lady’. Most bore labels from US galleries operating in the first half of […]
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Auction Central News
APRIL 15, 2024
NEW YORK – Speaking about his 1957 color wood engraving and woodcut dubbed Whirlpools, shown above, Dutch artist M.C. Escher said: “I doubt that ‘the public’ will ever understand, much less appreciate, how many gymnastics of the brain, fascinating to me, have preceded the construction of such a picture.” Maurits Cornelis (M.C.)
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Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Engraved by the respected Leonard Francolini, the pistols feature […] The post Morphy presents three-day Firearms and Militaria sale September 10-12 appeared first on Auction Central News. The catalogs are now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Headlining day one is a set of four custom Colt single-action Army revolvers.
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Auction Central News
JULY 8, 2024
Late 19th-century Russian Silver Cycling Trophy, $54,340 RIGA, Latvia – According to the engraved plaque, this Russian silver cycling trophy, offered for sale by Antiqon on May 18, was presented by Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich to the best cyclist in northern Russia and champion of the Tour of St Michaels.
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Invaluable
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Engraving Many pieces of colonial American silver are adorned with some means of engraving, where inscriptions would be incised into the surface of the metal via precise gouges made with a burin. He was also a celebrated engraver and was tasked in the early 18th century with engraving new plates for the colony of Connecticut.
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Auction Central News
JULY 15, 2024
Prolific in both Italy and England, he was probably the most famous gem engraver of the late 18th and early […] The post Gold ring with carnelian intaglio carved by Nathaniel Merchant leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.
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Invaluable
OCTOBER 9, 2024
But, the beguiling legacy of hand-drawn and engraved antique maps with their blend of art and science still hold a fascination for many looking to step back to a time when geographical narratives of power and influence were still being shaped. Ptolemaeus, Claudius. Cosmographia Ulm: Lienhart Holle, 16 July 1482.
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Invaluable
APRIL 10, 2024
Set of eight crystal engraved and gilded champagne glasses , offered on September 5, 2015 via Galartis. Following on from the artisan glassware production at the Imperial Glass Factory, Webb’s ‘Rock Crystal’ style – created by engravers William Fritsche and Frederick Kny around 1878 – involved deeper engraving and polishing of the cut areas.
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James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers
MARCH 10, 2016
It was (and is) a very attractive piece, with the year “1912″ hand engraved inside the bottom shank. In Dallas recently, a client wanted her Great-Aunt’s Ruby Engagement ring appraised. I looked at it for 10 seconds, handed it back to her and said, “I realize this ring has tremendous Sentimental value; you can never replace it.
WorthPoint
MAY 10, 2024
It belonged to a member of the class of 1946 at Stamford High School and had the initials “F-C-L” engraved on it. News 12 reported that the ring represents Smith’s most meaningful discovery to date. To find the identity of “F-C-L,” Smith contacted the high school’s principal.
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Maine Antique Digest
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A Book Review Bob Frishman’s book about Edward Duffield, the man who engraved his name and the name of his city on the dials of 60 surviving tall-case clocks, one bracket clock, two uncased movements, seven surveying compasses, and a sundial, is not the story of a leather-apron artisan. Duffield was
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John Thomas Jewelers
AUGUST 23, 2024
Personalization is key, with engravings and custom designs adding individual significance. Custom designs and meaningful engravings allow for personalization, making each ring a distinctive piece of art. Meaningful Engravings Engravings on your diamond rings can add a deeply personal touch that transforms them into cherished keepsakes.
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Jewelry Judge
MARCH 26, 2024
Did you know that during the 1600s young suitors expressed their love by gifting silver thimbles engraved with courtship quotations? Engraved around the base of the thimble is the phrase "LYKE STIL AND LOVE EVER," which translates to “like enduringly, love forever.” Wow, how times have changed.
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Art Services 2000
APRIL 5, 2020
Audubon is shown here in an engraving by H.B. As a result of my search I found a number of the large engravings, but only a few that met the specific Florida trip criteria. The engravings were printed in black ink and then meticulously hand colored with watercolors under the strict supervision and guidance of Audubon.
Invaluable
APRIL 22, 2024
Mizpah jewelry became popular beyond the Jewish community during this period – rings, lockets and brooches, often made from silver, were engraved with the word “ mizpah”, which means “ watchtower” in Hebrew (the meaning is “ may God watch over you”). Victorian jewelry was often sentimental in nature.
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Veritas Art Appraisals
JULY 25, 2023
He was influenced by an uncle who was an engraver and made souvenir ashtrays. Appreciating The Works Of An Iconic Designer by Virginia Salem, Graduate Gemologist, Antiques Roadshow Appraiser David Webb was born in North Carolina in 1925 and had a creative vein in his family. In his late teens, he moved to New York.
Art Services 2000
APRIL 16, 2020
These original works and his highly valuable hand colored ( aquatint) engravings and sets of books illustrated with color lithographs bring top prices at auction houses and fine art dealers. Double Elephant Folio sized hand colored copper plate engravings on 100 % cotton rag watermarked J.
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 26, 2024
The 1787 Château Margaux, featuring the engraved initials of Thomas Jefferson, fetched a staggering $225,000 at auction. Château Margaux 1787 - $225,000 This legendary Bordeaux wine holds the distinction of being one of the most expensive bottles ever appraised.
Antique Prints
APRIL 1, 2020
The first print is an engraving by John Sartain of the “Common Deer,” one of the works done in America by this noted engraver. His brother, John, took over as sole proprietor, but he soon warned his subscribers that unless he received more support he would have to end the project.
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Astor Galleries
MARCH 27, 2023
The maker's mark is a stamp or engraving on the jewelry that identifies the maker or manufacturer of the piece. Chanel, Eisenberg, Schiaparelli, Ralph DeRosa, Trifari, Hobe’, Christian Dior, and Weiss are just a few of the vintage jewelry designers collector’s prize.
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WorthPoint
JUNE 10, 2024
In the currency collector’s space, there’s been quite the buzz recently about a printing error made by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing that resulted in several million one-dollar bills having matching serial numbers. Typically, every dollar bill has a unique serial number. million pairs of these misnumbered bills.
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Sarasota Antique Buyers
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
To check for these markings, look for a stamp or engraving on the inside of the jewelry piece. HGE or HGP – These markings indicate that the piece is “heavy gold electroplate” or “heavy gold plate.” ” This means that the piece has a thicker layer of gold than regular gold-plated jewelry.
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John Thomas Jewelers
DECEMBER 18, 2023
From skull motifs to intricate engravings, each ring tells a unique story. Can King Baby Men's Rings Be Customized With Engraving? Yes, you can customize King Baby men's rings with engraving. Add a personal touch to your jewelry by engraving meaningful messages, initials, or symbols.
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Jewelry Judge
MAY 7, 2024
The rays that radiate from the center of the medal are struck rather than engraved to give the medal a 3D effect and to add sparkle. The Olympic medals are all engraved with the name of the sport, discipline and event of the medallist on the edge.
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John Thomas Jewelers
JULY 6, 2023
Choice of engravings. Adding personal engravings to your rings is a popular customization. If you’ve requested mixed metals, engraving, or custom-shaped diamonds or gemstones, you can expect the process to take longer. Unique gemstones, specific metal combinations, and intricate engravings require additional time to get right.
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Grays Antiques
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The carved snake holds a later engraved silver heart, c.1880. And don't forget, we also have engraving services downstairs at O'Connells Engravers - who can add a touch of personalised charm to your gifts! One of the first known depictions of the Ouroboros, found in a shrine enclosing the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun.
Antique Prints
APRIL 16, 2019
The success of “The Rocky Mountains” led Bierstadt to ask James Smillie, one of the best American engravers of the day, to produce a large engraving of the painting. It took Smillie three years to finish the print, which is considered one of the best American landscape engravings of the nineteenth century.
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BHR Appraisal Services
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
At their most basic, they were a small item, typically a smoothed coin, mounted on a stick pin or hat pin and engraved with initials, meaningful designs, etc. Although they had been around long before, the love token became an enormous fad both in England and America in the second half of the 19th century.
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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JULY 22, 2024
Every step in the production process, from the intricate hand-engraving on their formal patterns to the seamless polishing of their casual collections, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. Their ‘Burgundy’ pattern is a true heirloom piece, with its intricate engraving and timeless elegance.
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WorthPoint
JULY 25, 2024
The ring features an engraving of Minerva holding a sword and spear. The item looked corroded, and Whiteson “thought it was just a rusty bolt.” ” But the item is ultimately something much more valuable: a ring believed to be about 1,800 years old.
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Art Services 2000
APRIL 7, 2020
The Charles Wands engraving of the John Syme portrait of Audubon and Audubon's facsimile signature on the frontpiece were used without his permission by a Scottish artist named Joseph Bartholomew Kidd (b. The open book shown above was published in Edinburgh in 1833. but that is another story, entirely.)
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This embossed engraving by Durer sold for $25,000 in 2019. . “This was indeed the real deal,” Spencer said. Winter put his discovery up for auction. This month, the print sold for £33,390 (approximately $44,784). The WorthPoint Price Guide contains over 3,400 pieces of artwork by Albrecht Durer.
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WorthPoint
JULY 3, 2024
Again, keep an eye out for precious metals, but it is also vital to carefully inspect all honors and engravings. Military collectors are as active as ever today, and World War II collectibles continue to sell for high prices on the secondary market.
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Grays Antiques
JUNE 7, 2019
We hope they whet your appetite for a weekend of artistic appreciation and discussion (and with any luck, some sun and champagne…) Eleazar Albin hand-painted copper engravings , early18th century, Available at Patrick Boyd Carpenter Gaspar Sensi 'Love and the World' pen and ink drawing, early 19th century.
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