Charles Marville (French, 1813-1879) Central Portal, West Façade, Reims Cathedral

Description:

Charles Marville (French, 1813-1879)

Central Portal, West Façade, Reims Cathedral, c. 1854. "CH. MARVILLE/PARIS" blind stamp on mount below image. Salted paper print from paper negative mounted to paper/board, image/sheet size 13 7/8 x 10 in. (35.3 x 25.4 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Yellowing, scattered subtle foxing on mount with some areas visible on print, minor soiling, discoloration, and tears on mount along top and bottom edges.

Provenance: Property from the collection of Harvey Shipley Miller, proceeds to benefit the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Estimate $600-800

Mount measures 24 1/4 x 17 1/8 in. (61.7 x 43.5 cm).


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