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Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pl. 86 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Pl. 86 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Pl. 86 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pl. 88 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Pl. 88 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Pl. 88 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pl. 92 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Pl. 92 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Pl. 92 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African costumes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pl. 82 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Pl. 82 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Pl. 82 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pl. 85 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Pl. 85 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Pl. 85 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African costumes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

North African Costumes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888
North African Costumes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

North African Costumes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

North African Costumes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888 Description: A richly colored and finely detailed chromolithograph from 1888, taken from Albert Charles August...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749
Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A compelling and historically evocative hand-colored engraving titled “Habit of a Moorish Slave, in 1568...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

North African Costumes & Figures, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 2, 1888
North African Costumes & Figures, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 2, 1888

North African Costumes & Figures, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 2, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

North African Costumes & Figures, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 2, 1888 A striking pair of original chromolithographs from 1888, drawn from Auguste Racinet’s celebrated Le Costume ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

North African Costumes & Figures Set of 4, Racinet Afrique Plates, 1888
North African Costumes & Figures Set of 4, Racinet Afrique Plates, 1888

North African Costumes & Figures Set of 4, Racinet Afrique Plates, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

North African Costumes & Figures Set of 4, Racinet Afrique Plates, 1888 A visually rich and culturally layered set of four chromolithographs from 1888, drawn from Auguste Racinet’s ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845
South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845 Description: This striking hand-colored lithograph, titled “Afrique Méridionale,” originates from Le ...

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Antique 1840s French Prints

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Paper

North African Architecture & Costume, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888
North African Architecture & Costume, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888

North African Architecture & Costume, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

North African Architecture & Costume, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888 A refined and visually compelling set of three original chromolithographs from 1888, drawn from Augu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Habit of a Woman of Fez in Africa, Elegant Costume Engraving, 1749
Habit of a Woman of Fez in Africa, Elegant Costume Engraving, 1749

Habit of a Woman of Fez in Africa, Elegant Costume Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Habit of a Woman of Fez in Africa, Elegant Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually engaging costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman of Fez, in Africa,” depict...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749
Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749

Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Habit of a Woman of Africa, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1581 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Habit of a Noble Lady of Alexandria in 1581, Elegant Ottoman Costume Print, 1749
Habit of a Noble Lady of Alexandria in 1581, Elegant Ottoman Costume Print, 1749

Habit of a Noble Lady of Alexandria in 1581, Elegant Ottoman Costume Print, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Barbary Ladies in Morning and Ceremonial Dress in 1700, Costume Engravings, 1749
Barbary Ladies in Morning and Ceremonial Dress in 1700, Costume Engravings, 1749

Barbary Ladies in Morning and Ceremonial Dress in 1700, Costume Engravings, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Barbary, North Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Ottoman Empire, African costume, ethnographic print, traditional dress, ceremonial dress, morning dress, 1700, hand colore...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Costumes of Africa, Circa 1800, Original Artwork
Antique Print of Costumes of Africa, Circa 1800, Original Artwork

Antique Print of Costumes of Africa, Circa 1800, Original Artwork

Located in Langweer, NL

Original print of costumes of Africa. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Prints

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Paper

African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806
African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806

African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806 Description: An original hand-colored engraving published in 1806 depicting two highly imaginati...

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Antique Early 17th Century French Prints

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Paper

"African Warrior", Important Costume Painting for Ballet Négre, Black Dance Co.
"African Warrior", Important Costume Painting for Ballet Négre, Black Dance Co.

"African Warrior", Important Costume Painting for Ballet Négre, Black Dance Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Important both artistically and historically, this gouache painting depicting an African warrior with spear and shield served as a costume proposal for "Jungle Nights," a production ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving
African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving

African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving Description: This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents four distinct portraya...

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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

North African Daily Life & Costumes, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888
North African Daily Life & Costumes, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888

North African Daily Life & Costumes, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

North African Daily Life & Costumes, Racinet Afrique Plates, Set of 3, 1888 A refined and visually engaging set of three chromolithographs from 1888, drawn from Auguste Racinet’s la...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Moorish Costumes, 15th Century North Africa, ca.1880
Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Moorish Costumes, 15th Century North Africa, ca.1880

Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Moorish Costumes, 15th Century North Africa, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Moorish Costumes, 15th Century North Africa A richly detailed original early 1900s chromolithograph depicting the traditional dress of the Moors (Mauren) ...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

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Paper

Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749
Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749

Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Ethiopia, Ethiopian costume, Africa, ethnographic print, traditional dress, historical costume, 1581, African figure, hand colored engraving, antique print, travel illustra...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Timbuktu Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854
Timbuktu Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Timbuktu Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Prints such as this one, while often romanticized, sought to illustrate the grandeur and uniqueness of African urban cultures. The woman’s costume, rich in color and detail, reflects...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Kingdom of Dahomey (Benin) Figures – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (c.1810)
Kingdom of Dahomey (Benin) Figures – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (c.1810)

Kingdom of Dahomey (Benin) Figures – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (c.1810)

Located in Langweer, NL

Portman (sc.), Netherlands, c.1810 Keywords: Dahomey, Benin, African Kingdom, royal portrait, anthropological art, ethnographic print, antique engraving, hand-colored, early 19th ce...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

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African Igbo Appliqued Fabric Dance Costume
African Igbo Appliqued Fabric Dance Costume

African Igbo Appliqued Fabric Dance Costume

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H 44 in W 44 in D 0.5 in

African Igbo Appliqued Fabric Dance Costume

Located in New York, NY

Colorful dance costume of rising sun bursts from Nigeria. This child size all in one suit would have been animated in dance by the Igbo People in the Southern part of the country. It...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Art

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Fabric

Yet Beaded Kuba Belt
Yet Beaded Kuba Belt

Yet Beaded Kuba Belt

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H 46 in W 46 in

Yet Beaded Kuba Belt

Located in Portland, ME

The yet is a particularly spectacular example of royal costume in Africa. This yet consists of six rows of blue and white beads bound to a rope from which twenty four pendants are su...

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20th Century Congolese Collectible Jewelry

James I Oak Overmantel
James I Oak Overmantel

James I Oak Overmantel

Unavailable

H 49 in W 146.5 in D 9 in

James I Oak Overmantel

By Crispin De Passe

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

The Royal Arms flanked by the Four Parts of the World, the figural designs taken from Philips Galle's 'Prosoprographia', with America depicted as a Carab Indian female warrior, Europ...

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Antique Early 17th Century Great Britain (UK) Jacobean Fireplaces and Ma...

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Oak

Antique Costume Print of Africa by Lemercier, circa 1840'
Antique Costume Print of Africa by Lemercier, circa 1840'

Antique Costume Print of Africa by Lemercier, circa 1840'

Located in Langweer, NL

Beautiful lithograph of an African costume. Lithographed by Lemercier, circa 1840.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Costume Print of African Prince in Ceremonial Dress, 1854
Antique Costume Print of African Prince in Ceremonial Dress, 1854

Antique Costume Print of African Prince in Ceremonial Dress, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Costume Print of African Prince in Ceremonial Dress, 1854 This richly hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by Martial Ardant F...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Ibo Dance Costume
Ibo Dance Costume

Ibo Dance Costume

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H 44 in W 44 in

Ibo Dance Costume

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate Ibo appliqued costume worn in masked dance. The sun rising motifs are similar to a dance costume in the Indianapolis Museum African collection.

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20th Century African Tribal Art

Exotic Mid Century Portrait of a Woman
Exotic Mid Century Portrait of a Woman

Exotic Mid Century Portrait of a Woman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Visit our website to see our collection of nearly 4,000 original pieces: http://www.lostartsalon.com The following descriptive terms apply to this piece: purple, female, African A...

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20th Century American Paintings

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African Costume For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African costume you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African costume for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, ceramic and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African costume — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each African costume bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is an African Costume?

An African costume can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $124, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $35,500.

Finding the Right Prints for You

Prints are works of art produced in multiple editions. Though several copies of a specific artwork can exist, collectors consider antique and vintage prints originals when they have been manually created by the artist or are “impressions” that are part of the artist’s intent for the work.

Modern artists use a range of printmaking techniques to produce different types of prints such as relief, intaglio and planographic. Relief prints are created by cutting away a printing surface to leave only a design. Ink or paint is applied to the raised parts of the surface, and it is used to stamp or press the design onto paper or another surface. Relief prints include woodcuts, linocuts and engravings.

Intaglio prints are the opposite of relief prints in that they are incised into the printing surface. The artist cuts the design into a block, plate or other material and then coats it with ink before wiping off the surface and transferring the design to paper through tremendous pressure. Intaglio prints have plate marks showing the impression of the original block or plate as it was pressed onto the paper.

Artists create planographic prints by drawing a design on a stone or metal plate using a grease crayon. The plate is washed with water, then ink is spread over the plate and it adheres to the grease markings. The image is then stamped on paper to make prints.

All of these printmaking methods have an intricate process, although each can usually transfer only one color of ink. Artists use separate plates or blocks for multiple colors, and together these create one finished work of art.

Find prints ranging from the 18th- and 19th-century bird illustrations by J.C. Sepp to mid-century modern prints, as well as numerous other antique and vintage prints at 1stDibs. Browse the collection today and read about how to arrange wall art in your space.

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