How should I hang antique pair engravings?

Hang the two pieces at eye level with equal spacing between them to maintain their visual balance. Keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent the paper and any hand-colouring from fading. Ensure the wall fixings match the weight of the timber and gilt frames. Consistent lighting from above highlights the fine lines of the printing process.

What subjects are common in these pairs?

Common subjects include natural history studies such as birds, reptiles, and anatomical skeletons. Other frequent themes feature classical architecture, military formations, and sporting scenes. Many sets depict companion narratives, such as morning and evening scenes or matching portraits of historical figures. This dual format offers a structured display for domestic walls.

How do I identify the period of the frame?

Period frames often show hand-carved wooden construction, sometimes finished with genuine gold leaf over a gesso base. Look at the backboards and fixings for signs of age, such as hand-cut screws or old nails. Matching frames that show uniform wear consistent with the print dates suggest original housing. Alterations or modern backing boards indicate the prints were reframed later.

Are all these prints hand coloured?

Not all prints feature added colour; many rely entirely on black ink or sepia tones. When colour is present, it was applied by hand using watercolours after the printing process. Close examination under magnification reveals brushstrokes within the coloured areas. Monochrome impressions depend entirely on the precision of the engraved lines.

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Antique pair engravings deliver matched balance to a wall, pairing historical subjects from natural history to portraiture within unified frames.

Adam Buck, Pair Stipple Engravings Dated 1807

19th century

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Adam Buck, Pair Stipple Engravings Dated 1807

From McTague of Harrogate

£550

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H. Singleton "The Call to Arms", "The Return Home" Pair Old Prints

19th century

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H. Singleton "The Call to Arms", "The Return Home" Pair Old Prints

From McTague of Harrogate

£225

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18th century

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Pair of Achitectural Engravings - 18th Century

From Rue des Fontenelles

£425

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Sam. Howitt "Shooting" Pair of Old Prints

19th century

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Sam. Howitt "Shooting" Pair of Old Prints

From McTague of Harrogate

£450

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19th century

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H. Strafford, Pair Old Cattle Prints.

From McTague of Harrogate

£650

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19th century

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A Pair of 19th Century Framed Bird Prints

From Tigers Decorative

£775

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The Dukes of Suffolk by Hans Holbein, Etching and Stipple-engraving by Bartolozzi

18th century

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The Dukes of Suffolk by Hans Holbein, Etching and Stipple-engraving by Bartolozzi

From Baggott & Co.

£685

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Prints

From Carlton House Antiques

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Mezzotint

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£550

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Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

19th century

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Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

From M Lees and Sons

£650

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Printers occasionally tackled unexpected subjects, pairing scientific anatomical reptile skeletons with classical French architecture for a truly eclectic salon wall.

A Pair of Foliage Botanical Engravings from L’illustration Horticol

19th century

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A Pair of Foliage Botanical Engravings from L’illustration Horticol

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£400

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19th century

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Pair of Irish Engravings

From Ballinderry Antiques

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Pair Engravings

Adam Buck, Pair Stipple Engravings Dated 1807

H. Singleton "The Call to Arms", "The Return Home" Pair Old Prints

Pair of Achitectural Engravings - 18th Century

Sam. Howitt "Shooting" Pair of Old Prints

H. Strafford, Pair Old Cattle Prints.

A Pair of 19th Century Framed Bird Prints

The Dukes of Suffolk by Hans Holbein, Etching and Stipple-engraving by Bartolozzi

Pair of 19th Century Prints

Pair of 19th Century Mezzotint

Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

A Pair of Foliage Botanical Engravings from L’illustration Horticol

Pair of Irish Engravings

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