You are bidding on a very rare original antique engraving from an 1870s French illustrated journal.
It depicts a beautiful Barbet French Water Dog. Most interesting is that the picture is surrounded by text on the breed as they were a century and a half ago. The article is in French, but free online translation programs makes translations easy.
The caption reads: Le barbet
which roughly translates to: The barbet
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture area is about
7 x 5.5 inches (18 x 14 cm), with a French caption below and text above it. The text could easily be trimmed before framing, or hidden under a window mat.
The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
It depicts a beautiful Barbet French Water Dog. Most interesting is that the picture is surrounded by text on the breed as they were a century and a half ago. The article is in French, but free online translation programs makes translations easy.
The caption reads: Le barbet
which roughly translates to: The barbet
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture area is about
7 x 5.5 inches (18 x 14 cm), with a French caption below and text above it. The text could easily be trimmed before framing, or hidden under a window mat.
The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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