Archive for the ‘antique prints’ Category

Handcoloring of an old print

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010


Les Champs Elysees, drawn by Eugene Lami, engraved by Heath. 1846. A beautiful original black and white print becomes even more beautiful by adding water colors.

Petworth Antique Centre, West Sussex, UK

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Petworth Antique

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Find Bargains on a Wisconsin Antiquing Trip

Friday, August 20th, 2010

When you think of antiques, what makes your heart soar? Jewels? Books and prints? Furniture? Carpets? Paintings? There’s no doubt that antiques possess qualities that makes modern merchandise pale in comparison – qualities like exquisite craftsmanship, character, attention to detail, and timelessness. Similarly, American items that are considered to be antiques – the older items you might find at estate sales and auctions – are youngsters when compared with Wisconsin antiques.

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