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FINEPHOTO: "Since 1989 - The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints." - Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 20 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine and other fine quality publications.
* WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Please CLICK HERE To Visit Our Ebay Store where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer or subject. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. *** This Vintage 1959 Photogravure Comes Professionally Dry Mounted On 20 x 16 inch White Archival Presentation Mat Board And Is Ready To Place In A Standard Size Frame.
Print Specifications: Photographer: Yousuf Karsh (Armenian born Canadian, 1908 - 2002) - Internationally renown Canadian photographer best known for iconic portraits of historical figures including world leaders, artists, writers, athletes, actors, intellectuals and more. Subject: Portrait of American actress Julie Harris. Date Of Negative: 1956 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Photogravure (Etched plate made from the original image - authorized by Karsh) Date Of Print: 1959 Original Issue: Bound sheet fed photogravure compilation. Paper: Fine Héliomat paper made by Francais des Papiers in Paris, France. Print Origin: Netherlands Print/Plate Maker: Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem Approximate Image Size Inches: 11.75 x 9 inches Approximate Image Size Metric: 30 x 23 centimeters Mount Board Size Inches: 20 x 16 inches Mount Board Size Metric: 50.8 x 40.6 centimeters Mount Board Color: White Print Border: No - full bleed print. Condition Grade: Fine ++ Verso: Professionally dry mounted with Bienfang archival materials onto sturdy 4ply museum mat board. Registered Vintage Pint Serial #: 92B5GP1 Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes - individual hand signed COA Shipping: USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING Guarantee: Always 100% Complete Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!
This is
an authentic (NOT a modern reprint) vintage 1959 photogravure (also known as a héliogravure) by the
internationally renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh. This
vintage
sheet fed gravure plate was originally issued as part of a now rare
bound photogravure portfolio, engraved and printed in quality
photogravure by the highly regarded engraving house of Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Netherlands in 1959.
The paper is of fine quality and the prints themselves are simply
beautiful to behold. Karsh himself wrote the following words regarding these richly crafted photogravures: "for the first
time the photographs that have been my life's work were reproduced by a
mechanical process with complete fidelity. So true is the result,
indeed, that friends have said they find it difficult to distinguish
between these photogravure plates and the hand-printed originals from
my darkroom. The production of these plates involved considerable
technical achievement. But technology is only a means to an end. More
significant and gratifying to me is that many thousands of people, who
previously may not have seen an original Karsh photographic print but
had to rely on the often inadequate reproduction of standard printing
methods, were now able to see the fine details, the subtle graduations,
the delicate nuances which reveal underlying character" . Yousuf Karsh's iconic photographic portraits are held in museums and important photography collections
throughout the world. This
photogravure is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Finephoto Archive & Database. Under
magnification this plate shows a tight "honeycomb" cell structure, uniform
pressing of ink and a wide range of tone - all indicative of a high
quality sheet fed gravure plate. The watermark word "Finephoto" does not appear on the actual print.
We list beautiful original vintage photographs, photogravures and antique prints everyday! For more Historic Photographic Collections please Click Here To Visit Our Ebay Store where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer or subject. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! - The expensive engraved copper plate photogravure process and the resulting fine
prints make vintage photogravures highly collectible and excellent
vintage prints for framing. Your
vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard
size frame. While most of our clients frame our quality mounted vintage
prints right out of the box exactly as delivered, you also have the
option of adding an overlay window mat in the color or style of your
choice which can be inexpensively done with a quick visit to your local
arts/crafts store or framing shop. MUSEUM QUALITY PACKING & SHIPPING! - All vintage prints are expertly packed and shipped by USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance.
Secure archival packaging includes water/tear resistant carrier, custom
made 275 lb. triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archival
backing boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival print
protectors and a hand signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) from Finephoto. International customers please see Shipping Section below. "BUY IT NOW" OR "BEST OFFER" - As collectors/dealers
in vintage photogravures and photographs for over 25 years, we have
acquired a significant collection and inventory of vintage prints which
we maintain in two separate West Florida archive locations. To
supplement and replenish those holdings we are regularly acquiring new
collections and portfolios from around the world as opportunities
present themselves. As a result of this ongoing procurement of vintage
materials, when we feel we are "deep enough" in specific areas we will
be open to accept offers which are reasonably close to the listing price of an item. So,
if you decide to use the Best Offer option in those listings which
contain one and make us a reasonable offer, we will do our best to
accept. ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE: Photogravure
is an intaglio print making process utilizing a carefully etched copper
plate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made by
pressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate which
has been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with the
actual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched plate
combined with a fine "honeycomb" screen controls the amount of ink to
be transfered to the paper at any given point in direct proportion to
the variation of tone in the original image. The result is a true
continuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditional
silver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching,
engraving or lithograph.
Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicately
rendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographic
print making. In the early to mid 1900's photogravure was selected
(when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing and
portfolio projects, but due to it's significant expense and labor, the
process is rarely seen today. From
Man Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of the
world's most renown photographic masters have published their images in
the rich photogravure process. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU: We don't just want to meet your expectations, we want to exceed them with each and every purchase! We
believe in 100% customer satisfaction or your money back, regardless of
reason. At Finephoto we are always 100% committed to your complete satisfaction! As
professional full time purveyors of vintage and antique prints for over 20 years we would like to thank all our loyal customers in the
eBay community for helping to make us a continuing success. We will
continue striving to bring you the very best in quality, variety and
excellence in photographic imagery for your collecting and photographic
art needs. We have many exciting collections coming up in the weeks ahead - so please Click Here To Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List where you can also sign up for our free newsletter for special promotions, new listings and interesting information on vintage photography.
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