Old Master “Scripits” Etchings

While the term “Old Master” is used in art to signify anyone working between the 14thc to the very end of the 18thc, for our purposes here…I like to keep a nice selection of Old Master etchings in stock, because they are drop dead gorgeous, usually of a classic subject matter and for me at least impart a warmth and comfort that few other art groups can.  Because these etchings were printed, of times book plates and illustrations, they are available at an affordable price range in comparison to paintings, which the worst of are still in the thousands.  Most of what I keep in the store can be had at under a $200. price point, the smaller pieces “scripits” as I call them, are often under $100.  While there are exceptions, my Old Masters are usually 17th and 18thc and generally Flemish in origin.  Stop in to take a peek or peruse the random assortment of photos here…larger pieces are more than likely listed separately in the Old Masters section.  Think its fair to say that I’ve got the Western PA market cornered here;)

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Published in:  on December 9, 2008 at 9:38 pm Leave a Comment

1822 Hogarth w/ Dog Self Portrait Old Master Engraving

1822 edition of the original 1745 print.  Hogarth, engraved by Benj Smith.  “From the Original Picture in the Collection of John Josiah Boydell, Published June 1, 1795 J. Boydell, Cheapside at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall.” Gorgeous, dark engraving.  Sight size is 10 3/4″ x 15 1/4″, matted size is 19″ x 25″.  Does show light foxing in white margin, modern framing.

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Published in:  on November 26, 2008 at 9:51 pm Leave a Comment

Pr 1727 Engelbert Kaempfer Japan Engravings

Pair of engraved plates from 1727 A History of Japan by Engelbert Kaempfer.

Plate XXXV Daibods Templum Prope Urbem, Miaco.

Plate XXXVI Sanmen Sanfsin Sanbiak Sansiu Santai, Templum 33333 Idolorum.

Measures 8 1/4″ x 11 1/4″ sight size matted to 14 1/4″ by 17 1/4″ in acid free rag mats to prevent acid staining.  The plates are not cut, they are full pages.  Only the Miaco plate has a few extremely minimal spots of foxing, otherwise they are in fabulous condition.  japan1japan2

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