Description: 1940/78 JOSEF SUDEK Vintage Czech Photo Gravure Charles Bridge Prague Cityscape Click to Enlarge FINEPHOTO: "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! Please Visit Our ebay Store 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. Print Specifications: 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) Date Of Negative: circa 1940-1950 Type Of Print: Sheet Fed Photogravure/Héliogravure. Date Of Print: 1978 Engraver/Platemaker: Roto/Sadag, S.A., Geneva, Switzerland. Paper: Medium weight, matte finish Print Origin: Switzerland Approximate Image Size Inches: 7 x 9 inches Approximate Size Metric: 18 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 #: 20SP8SJ8-9 Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes - hand signed COA issued from Fine Photo Galleries Shipping: USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING Guarantee: Always 100% Complete Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! This is an authentic (NOT a computer scanned reprint), genuine1978 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. 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. MUSEUM QUALITY PACKING & SHIPPING! - All vintage prints are expertly packed and shipped by USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. 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. 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 renowned photographic masters have published their images in the rich photogravure process. ***WARNING: The above listing description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual Property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited. 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Price: 169.71 USD
Location: Tampa, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-23T19:27:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Image Color: Black & White
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 10")
Personalize: No
Returns: FREE RETURNS - We Pay Your Return Shipping Costs!
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Framed/Unframed: Unframed
Year of Production: 1940/1978
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Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Vintage
Shipping: USA Based - Fast Shipping From Our Tampa Archive!
Print Type: Heliogravure, Photogravure
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: No
Color: Black & White
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Subject: Architecture & Cityscape, Cities & Towns, Cityscapes
Type: Print
Photographer: Josef Sudek
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1950
Production Technique: Heliogravure, Photogravure
Reliability: #1 Vintage Photography eBay Dealer for Over 20 Yrs
Color Type: Black & White
