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Set of 12 Original Framed Jacobus Howbraken Engravings
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Set of 12 Original Framed Jacobus Howbraken Engravings

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Set of 12 Original Framed Jacobus Howbraken Engravings

A wonderful set in acceptably good decorative condition, the frames are complete if slightly worn and most of the prints are in good condition with the odd stain but nothing major, there are 12 Portraits in all including Kings, Earls, Dukes and Oliver Cromwell

A really interesting decorative set the frames are 16” x 10”

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Jacobus Houbraken Portrait Engravings to the 18th Century.

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SA1227299
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TPM77
Description
Set of 12 Original Framed Jacobus Howbraken Engravings

A wonderful set in acceptably good decorative condition, the frames are complete if slightly worn and most of the prints are in good condition with the odd stain but nothing major, there are 12 Portraits in all including Kings, Earls, Dukes and Oliver Cromwell

A really interesting decorative set the frames are 16” x 10”

TPM77

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.
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Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Jacobus Houbraken Portrait Engravings to the 18th Century.

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TPM77
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A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders.
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Archive I A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders.

Set of 12 Original Framed Jacobus Howbraken Engravings

Archive II A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders. View II
Archive III A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders. View III
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Archive V A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders. View V
Archive VI A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders. View VI
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A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders.
Set of 12 Original Framed Jacobus Howbraken Engravings
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A set of twelve framed monochrome portrait engravings displaying historical figures inside decorative oval borders.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century
  • MaterialPaper, Glass, Wood
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsOval cartouche, heraldic emblems, architectural plinths, portrait busts
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 26 cm (10 in)

This set of twelve original framed Jacobus Houbraken engravings features monochrome historical portrait busts of kings, earls, dukes, and Oliver Cromwell. Dating from the eighteenth century in an authentic gentleman's library style, the artworks consist of paper prints protected under glass panes, each housed within a simple dark wooden frame with visible wear. Every portrait includes a decorative oval cartouche, architectural plinths, and heraldic emblems surrounding the central figure. Some prints display minor staining consistent with age, while the complete frames show slight signs of handling. Each framed print measures 40 cm high by 26 cm wide. The collection provides striking visual interest when displayed together along a long corridor, hallway, or staircase wall in a period or traditional home. They suit study rooms, libraries, or living spaces where historical portraiture enhances classic interior decoration schemes.

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Jacobus Houbraken was an 18th-century Dutch engraver renowned for producing detailed portrait prints of notable historical figures, commonly rendered within ornamental oval cartouches and architectural frames.

These prints were executed using copperplate engraving, where lines were incised into a metal plate, inked, and impressed onto rag paper using a rolling press.

Authentic period engravings display a distinct plate mark impression around the image boundary, fine linework characteristic of copperplate techniques, and period-correct laid paper textures.

A uniform set of engravings can be hung in a structured grid or linear sequence along a corridor or staircase wall to add architectural symmetry and visual interest.

Display paper prints away from direct sunlight and moisture sources, using UV-filtering glass and acid-free backing materials to prevent discolouration and deterioration.
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