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inventory # GURLITT 00 73

Genuine antique copper plate engraving from the 1800s, 100 years old. Absolutely beautiful!

TITLE: L'ENLEVEMENT NOCTURNE -- COMPLETELY WILD SCENE WITH A FULL MOON AND FELLOWS CATCHING WOMEN CLIMBING OVER THE WALL TO HORSES AND A CARRIAGE. A PARTY, ORGY, OR WHO KNOWS WHAT -- WONDERFUL DETAIL AND A LOT OF FUN.

note: cropped in scan to save on file size. Actual print has ample margins, larger than shown. Actual print paper is not as yellow as my scan shows, and ink is a lovely warm brown/brownish black. a GEM!

TYPE of print: genuine copper plate engraving, produced one-side only on thickish quality paper. Genuine antique print, not a modern reproduction. Produced by FUR SCHWEDEN, C E FRITZES IN SOTCKHOLM. This is from a wonderful series of engravings original issued in the 1700s and then again in this version of the late 1800s. Very pretty. Tafeln in Kupferdruck (engraved in copper).

Condition : fine condition with no creases or flaws.

Size: about 12 x 9" including margins all around. Title beneath artwork. Deep plate impression, comes with original letterpress sheet in German.

NOTE if image doesn't match description, please let me know -- my photohoster can be a bit 'creative' at times ;-)

BUY IT NOW: available only until the first person bids -- if you want to be sure of not getting outbid, just click on BUY IT NOW and the lot's all yours.

I'll be posting MANY engravings this weekend -- just click on VIEW SELLERS OTHER AUCTIONS for a complete listing ... combine wins since ALL engravings you win will be covered under the one-time postage/mailing cost!

This original antique print will make a nice gift for someone who's a collector of antique steel plate gravure and fine art engravings

NO RESERVES — highest bidder gets the lot!

Questions? Please just email me.

POSTAGE/PACKAGING/INSURANCE/INTERNATIONAL/ ETC. TERMS FOR THIS ITEM

US BIDDERS payment with personal check, MO is preferred. I also accept PAYPAL (you can use a VISA or MC through paypal). INSURANCE IS BUYER'S CHOICE AND DECISION. I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UNINSURED ITEMS LOST OR DAMAGED BY THE POSTAL SERVICE. I PACK EVERYTHING VERY WELL, BUT INSURANCE IS YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST POSTAL MISHANDLING.

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FREE! Signed statement of authenticity for this purchase upon request at time of payment. "Steel Plate Engraving" means a print produced by a line engraved steel plate, "Etching" means a print produced using the method of copper plate etching, "Steel Plate Photogravure" is an intaglio print produced using a steel plate. For a detailed overview of the different types of antique prints of the 1700s and 1800s please email for details. An antique print is a print on paper, produced over 100 years ago.