This is an original 1945 black and white photogravure of a study of an angel and Saint Augustine. The arm is putting a crown on St. Augustine on the right. Raphael was a painter and architect of the High Renaissance period. His work is admired for its clarity of form and ease of composition and for its visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur.
CONDITION
This 66+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 7.75 x 11.25 inches; 20 x 29 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
This piece was illustrated by Raphael.
Keywords specific to this image: Crown, Royalty
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