Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Fish and Shell Prints

Pisces et Mollusca

Fish, shells, corals and crustaceans: the marine plates of the ichthyologists and conchologists.

257 prints

Period

Before 1700 318th century 28Early 19th century 107Late 19th century 7020th century 4

Artist or book

Bertuch 42The von Wright brothers 29Martinet 5Cuvier 3
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  1. Marine Elegance: A 19th Century Mosaic of Mollusk Diversity, 1845
    Pl. 193Marine Elegance: A 19th Century Mosaic of Mollusk Diversity, 1845 1845$370
  2. Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
    Pl. 194Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845 1845$315
  3. Ancient Marine Life: Handcolored Fossils of Cephalopods and Corals, 1845
    Pl. 195Ancient Marine Life: Handcolored Fossils of Cephalopods and Corals, 1845 1845$245
  4. Marine Mollusk Diversity: Sponges, Abalones, Limpets, and Chitons, 1845
    Pl. 196Marine Mollusk Diversity: Sponges, Abalones, Limpets, and Chitons, 1845 1845$215
  5. Aquatic Elegance: Brittle Star, Zebra Moray Eel, and Blind Cave Eel, 1845
    Pl. 197Aquatic Elegance: Brittle Star, Zebra Moray Eel, and Blind Cave Eel, 1845 1845$270
  6. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Amphibious Eels and Snakes, c.180
    Pl. 198Antique Handcolored Engraving of Amphibious Eels and Snakes, c.180 Date not stated$155
  7. Natural History Engravings Compilation: Illustrations of Fish Species, 1790
    Pl. 199Natural History Engravings Compilation: Illustrations of Fish Species, 1790 1790$315
  8. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800
    Pl. 200Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800 1800$155
  9. Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including the Dark Moray Eel, c.1800
    Pl. 201Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including the Dark Moray Eel, c.1800 1800$125
  10. Allegorical Print of Lithology and Conchology by Boucher Fils, 18th Century
    Pl. 202Allegorical Print of Lithology and Conchology by Boucher Fils, 18th Century Date not stated$370
  11. Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving
    Pl. 203Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving Date not stated$155
  12. Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805
    Pl. 204Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805 1805$155
  13. Antique Print of the Opah or Moonfish, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845
    Pl. 205Antique Print of the Opah or Moonfish, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 1845$650
  14. Antique Print of the King Angelfish, Hand-Colored French Lithograph, 1845
    Pl. 206Antique Print of the King Angelfish, Hand-Colored French Lithograph, 1845 1845$750
  15. Antique Print of Fréminville’s Reef Fish, Hand-Colored French Lithograph, 1846
    Pl. 207Antique Print of Fréminville’s Reef Fish, Hand-Colored French Lithograph, 1846 1846$750
  16. Antique Ribbonfish Print, Hand-Colored Lithograph of Trachypterus Bogmarus 1845
    Pl. 208Antique Ribbonfish Print, Hand-Colored Lithograph of Trachypterus Bogmarus 1845 1845$850
  17. French Fish Illustration, Lumpsucker or Lumpfis, Hand-Colored Litho, 1845
    Pl. 209French Fish Illustration, Lumpsucker or Lumpfis, Hand-Colored Litho, 1845 1845$640
  18. Antique Print of the Deep-Sea Spiny Eel (Notacanthus nasus), Paris, 1845
    Pl. 210Antique Print of the Deep-Sea Spiny Eel (Notacanthus nasus), Paris, 1845 1845$820
  19. Corals & Jellyfish Print: Medusa, Anemone, Corals, Ctenophores, Antique 1867
    Pl. 211Corals & Jellyfish Print: Medusa, Anemone, Corals, Ctenophores, Antique 1867 1867$200
  20. Echinoderms Print: Starfish, Sea Urchins, Brittle Stars, Sea Cucumbers, 1867
    Pl. 212Echinoderms Print: Starfish, Sea Urchins, Brittle Stars, Sea Cucumbers, 1867 1867$200
  21. Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams, Antique 1867
    Pl. 213Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams, Antique 1867 1867$200
  22. Molluscs & Marine Invertebrates Print: Octopus, Slug, Snails, Conch, 1867
    Pl. 214Molluscs & Marine Invertebrates Print: Octopus, Slug, Snails, Conch, 1867 1867$200
  23. Crustaceans & Marine Invertebrates Print: Crab, Lobster, Horseshoe Crab - 1867
    Pl. 215Crustaceans & Marine Invertebrates Print: Crab, Lobster, Horseshoe Crab - 1867 1867$200
  24. Marine Fish Print: Swordfish, Anglerfish, Tuna & Pipefish, Antique 1867
    Pl. 216Marine Fish Print: Swordfish, Anglerfish, Tuna & Pipefish, Antique 1867 1867$200
  25. Freshwater Fish Print: Pike, Catfish, Eel, Trout, Antique 1867
    Pl. 217Freshwater Fish Print: Pike, Catfish, Eel, Trout, Antique 1867 1867$200
  26. Fishes & Sea Life Print: Shark, Seahorse, Sunfish, Stingray, Antique 1867
    Pl. 218Fishes & Sea Life Print: Shark, Seahorse, Sunfish, Stingray, Antique 1867 1867$200
  27. Marine Mammals Print: Whales, Seals, Narwhal & Dolphin, Antique 1867
    Pl. 219Marine Mammals Print: Whales, Seals, Narwhal & Dolphin, Antique 1867 1867$200
  28. Antique Fish Prints, Engraved Plates of Rare Species, Hand-Colored, c.1821
    Pl. 220Antique Fish Prints, Engraved Plates of Rare Species, Hand-Colored, c.1821 1821$260
  29. Antique Marine Prints, Lobster, Crabs, Shells, and Mollusks, circa 1850
    Pl. 221Antique Marine Prints, Lobster, Crabs, Shells, and Mollusks, circa 1850 1850$360
  30. Decorative Antique Marine Prints, Pair of Starfish & Echinoderms, c.1770
    Pl. 222Decorative Antique Marine Prints, Pair of Starfish & Echinoderms, c.1770 1770$325
  31. Set of Three Engravings of Sea Urchins and Marine Life by Diderot, ca.1770
    Pl. 223Set of Three Engravings of Sea Urchins and Marine Life by Diderot, ca.1770 1770$345
  32. Pair of Antique Engravings of Crabs - Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, 1770
    Pl. 224Pair of Antique Engravings of Crabs - Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, 1770 1770$325
  33. Decorative Set of Three Antique Fish Prints - Ornamental History Prints, ca.1770
    Pl. 225Decorative Set of Three Antique Fish Prints - Ornamental History Prints, ca.1770 1770$370
  34. Rare 18th Century Fish Prints, Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770
    Pl. 226Rare 18th Century Fish Prints, Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770 1770$370
  35. Long-Nosed Surgeonfish, Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794
    Pl. 227Long-Nosed Surgeonfish, Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794 1794$235
  36. Exotic Fish Prints - Set of Five Hand-Colored Engravings by John Nieuhoff, c1704
    Pl. 228Exotic Fish Prints - Set of Five Hand-Colored Engravings by John Nieuhoff, c1704 Date not stated$2,130
  37. Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 229Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805 1805$260
  38. Sea Anemones, Colorful Marine Invertebrates, Royal Natural History, 1896
    Pl. 230Sea Anemones, Colorful Marine Invertebrates, Royal Natural History, 1896 1896$280
  39. Glass Sponges, Deep-Sea Marine Life, Royal Natural History, 1896
    Pl. 231Glass Sponges, Deep-Sea Marine Life, Royal Natural History, 1896 1896$270
  40. Ctenophores (Comb Jellies), Marine Invertebrates, Royal Natural History, 1896
    Pl. 232Ctenophores (Comb Jellies), Marine Invertebrates, Royal Natural History, 1896 1896$290
  41. Radiolarians, Blue Scientific Natural History Plate from Lydekker, 1896
    Pl. 233Radiolarians, Blue Scientific Natural History Plate from Lydekker, 1896 1896$260
  42. Le Squale Scie (Sawfish), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840
    Pl. 234Le Squale Scie (Sawfish), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 1840$280
  43. Le Dauphin Vulgaire (Common Dolphin), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840
    Pl. 235Le Dauphin Vulgaire (Common Dolphin), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 1840$325
  44. Le Physale Cylindrique (Sperm Whale), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840
    Pl. 236Le Physale Cylindrique (Sperm Whale), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 1840$290
  45. La Baleine Franche (Right Whale), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840
    Pl. 237La Baleine Franche (Right Whale), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 1840$290
  46. Le Cachalot Macrocéphale (Sperm Whale), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840
    Pl. 238Le Cachalot Macrocéphale (Sperm Whale), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 1840$290
  47. Le Requin (Shark), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840
    Pl. 239Le Requin (Shark), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 1840$270
  48. Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving, Bertuch, 1792
    Pl. 240Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving, Bertuch, 1792 1792$270