1940/78 JOSEF SUDEK Vintage Czech Photo Gravure Charles Bridge Prague Cityscape

1940/78 JOSEF SUDEK Vintage Czech Photo Gravure Charles Bridge Prague Cityscape. Since 1989 – The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints. Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 20 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in. Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine. And other fine quality publications. WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer or subject. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. Photographer: Josef Sudek (Czech, 1896 – 1976) – world renowned photographic artist – one of the true giants of twentieth-century photography. Title: “Evening On Charles Bridge ” (Prague). Geneva, Switzerland Original Issue: Sheet fed photogravure/héliogravure monograph Paper: Medium weight, matte finish Print Origin: Switzerland Approximate Size Inches. X 23 centimeters Print Border: Yes – surrounding white print border in addition to any black border around the immediate image (note: many of the Sudek prints have thick black or dark borders surrounding the image from the film plate which are intentional on the part of Sudek and the actual way he printed them). Condition Grade: Extra Fine++ Verso: Blank. Registered Archive Print Serial #. This is an authentic (NOT a computer scanned reprint), genuine 1978 photogravure print (also known as héliogravure) from an image by the renown Czech photographic master Josef Sudek. These atmospheric images were printed in 1978 from the original contact prints from Sudek’s darkroom and exhibit incredible detail and tonality – faithful to the original contact print in every regard possible. Originally issued as part of a hardcover monograph of photogravures printed in Switzerland in 1978, this plate was engraved and pressed by the highly regarded Swiss engraving house of Roto/Sadag in Geneva who utilized their finest photogravure engraving/printing technique in rendering Sudek’s prints for this project. The plate is in near mint condition and an example of fine art photogravure printing at it’s highest level – it will frame up beautifully for display. This photogravure plate is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Finephoto Vintage Archive & Database. Under magnification this plate shows a tight “honeycomb” grid, uniform pressing of ink and a wide range of tone – all indicative of a quality sheet fed gravure print. The watermark word “Finephoto” does not appear on the actual print. We list beautiful original vintage photographs, photogravures and antique prints everyday! READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! – The expensive engraved copper plate photogravure process and the resulting fine prints make vintage photogravures highly collectible and excellent vintage prints for framing. Secure archival packaging includes water/tear resistant carrier, custom made 275 lb. Triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archival backing boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival print protectors and a hand signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) from Finephoto. To supplement and replenish those holdings we are regularly acquiring new collections and portfolios from around the world as opportunities present themselves. As a result of this ongoing procurement of vintage materials, when we feel we are “deep enough” in specific areas we will be open to accept offers which are reasonably close to the listing price of an item. So, if you decide to use the Best Offer option in those listings which contain one and make us a reasonable offer, we will do our best to accept. ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE: Photogravure is an intaglio print making process utilizing a carefully etched copper plate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made by pressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate which has been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with the actual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched plate combined with a fine “honeycomb” screen controls the amount of ink to be transferred to the paper at any given point in direct proportion to the variation of tone in the original image. The result is a true continuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditional silver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching, engraving or lithograph. Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicately rendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographic print making. In the early to mid 1900’s photogravure was selected (when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing and portfolio projects, but due to it’s significant expense and labor, the process is rarely seen today. From Man Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of the world’s most renown photographic masters have published their images in the rich photogravure process. At Finephoto we are always committed to your complete satisfaction! We will continue striving to bring you the very best in quality, variety and excellence in photographic imagery for your collecting and photographic art needs. Where you can also sign up for our free newsletter for special promotions, new listings and interesting information on vintage photography. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited. DO NOT DUPLICATE OR COPY! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “1940/78 JOSEF SUDEK Vintage Czech Photo Gravure Charles Bridge Prague Cityscape” is in sale since Thursday, May 4, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art Photographs”. The seller is “finephoto” and is located in Tampa, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed?: Unsigned
Date of Creation: Pre-1950
Photo Type: Photogravure
Subject: Architecture & Cityscape
Color: Black & White
Framing: Unframed
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 10″)
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Signed: Unsigned
Print Type: Heliogravure, Photogravure
Artist: Josef Sudek
Framed/Unframed: Unframed
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Color Type: Black & White
Original/Reprint: Original Print