For Auction: Antique, bevel-matted WOOD ENGRAVING removed from an issue of HARPER'S WEEKLY, an antique newspaper, published in 1887.

TITLE: SKETCHES FROM EASTER ISLAND

1. NATIVE WOMAN
2. NATIVE HOUSE AND CHILDREN
3. LAVA ROCK IMAGE
4. ANCIENT STONE HUTS
5. STONE PLATFORM FOR IMAGES
6. NATIVE MAN

PER WIKIPEDIA: Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeastern most point of the Polynesian Triangle. The island is a special territory of Chile. Easter Island is famous for its monumental statues, called moal, created by the Rapanui people. It is a world heritage site with much of the island protected within the Rapa Nui National Park.

ARTIST: DRAWN FROM PHOTOGRAPHS BY F.V. du MOND, SIGNED IN PLATE BY du MOND

Condition: EXCELLENT  — Bright, white, clear and clean; no foxing, creases, or folds and GOOD MARGINS.  A REALLY FINE IMAGE.  CRISP, CLEAR, DARK LINES. [NOTE: BARELY VISIBLE DISCOLORATION IN MARGIN...REALLY VERY LIGHT.]

This print is about 125 years old and guaranteed to be original.  It’s an authentic old print from the aforementioned publication, and NOT A REPRODUCTION.

The print is 10" x 15". Matted the print measures 16" x 20".  This is a standard size mat that will fit into a standard size frame—no costly custom frames required.

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All of our prints are bevel matted in a very high quality, and simple off-white/ivory matting. The backing also meets the same high quality standard. We take pride in what we sell—look at our feedback.

All mats are acid-free and the small piece of tape used to attach the print to the top of the mat is artists tape. This print is truly ready to be framed and preserved.

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