Description: Original Victor Hugo engraving by John Sartain who is known as the best engraver. John Sartain (1808-1897) pioneered mezzotint engraving in the US. If you google John Sartain his engravings are in many museum collections. The Victor Hugo engraving is over 150 years old. Victor Hugo is a French writer who wrote “ The hunchback of Norte Dame and Les Miserables. Condition: No foxing . Not sure if scratch or mark in printing right of his ear. See photos. In great condition. Would look great in a mat with a black frame. Size: 9 1/2 by 12 and actual picture of Victor without words is 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 Great piece of history. We got these while we were living in Philadelphia. Bought at an antique store and always thought we would open a store to sell prints but now retired so just selling. Have over 200 engravings. Have sat in a box for over 30 years.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Waban, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-22T00:06:44.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1860
Item Height: 12 in
Theme: Art
Material: Paper
Production Technique: Mezzotint
Region of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Famous Paintings/Painters
Item Width: 9 in
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899