MEIBOHM FINE ARTS, INC. Is pleased to be serving the community and art enthusiasts for over a century. A reputation for personalized attention and customer service is an important part of this family business. Residential and commercial clients benefit from our knowledge of the art world, our experience in quality custom framing and from our extensive inventory. We hope we can be of service to you. We have thousands of Antique, Vintage, Mid Century & Contemporary Prints, Original Artwork, and Etchings etc, that are in our archives, and most of which have not seen the Light-of-Day in over 75+ years or more. From Grace Meibohm & the Staff at Meibohm Fine Arts, Inc. OUR QUALITY & RARITY CODES. QUALITY CODE: Note: Older paintings or original artwork of any kind may be rated somewhat differently based on the codes below, due to the normal aging properties of the different mediums used ex: normal paint cracquelure with older paintings, toning of paper, foxing on older pieces, etc… Museum Quality, with no damage or visible imperfections. Almost perfect given the age w/minimal imperfections, minimal blemishes. Above average w/minor imperfections given the age, or minor blemishes. Average imperfections given the age, or moderate imperfections or wear. Below average with more imperfections given the age, or with more wear. With clear imperfections and/or possibly in need of minor restoration. With clear imperfections and/or possibly in need of serious restoration. Unique, one of a kind, or an original on the open market. Very uncommon and/or very difficult to find on the open market. Uncommon and/or moderately difficult to find on the open market. Frequently encountered, common and easy to find on the open market. All Measurements Are In Inches; Height Precedes Width. Here is an Absolutely Gorgeous & Mega-Ultra-Rare Antique Late 19th C. 1899 Sepia-Toned Chromolithograph Portrait Depicting an Untitled Majestic’Resting Lion’ (Detail), after an original painting by an unknown artist. From research, the portrait is a’detail’ (head turned right & front legs only) of a slightly larger scene which shows the whole animal laying down (Lion’s back end & legs curved around the rest of upper body & head, and are not visible) within a larger enclosure and turned right towards viewer. Interestingly, many of the’full scenes’ of the chromolitho back in the day were framed in various wooden frames with spindles/bars, and sometimes hinges & locks (in relief) added to give the 3-D illusion of the Lion resting in a zoo or circus cage. Other similar scenes, including pairs of lions or tigers, were sometimes done in the same’cage’ style. , appears printed lower-left in the image corner (tough to see in dark corner area) See brief company history below. The Chromolitho is on a nice lighter-weight ivory-colored wove paper stock. Size & Condition: The size with tiny margins is 25″ x 21″, Image size is 24″ x 20″. The Chromolithograph is in Excellent Rare+ condition for its antique age with absolutely no color fade at all on this wonderful piece-bright, rich & fresh color! There are 18 extremely tiny outer margin edge tears around the 4-sides with only three that barely touch the image edge, but don’t extend into the image area (most of tears are 1/4 or less) and are all repaired from behind with archival tape for protection, and are all completely negligible since the outer margins can easily be matted & framed out. Extremely minimal & very light scattered tiny faint foxing specks & tiny spots scattered here & there on the sheet which are hardly even noticeable from the back (none noticeable in image area) and also aren’t really worth mentioning either. Minimal slight & very small crescent-creases scattered here & there in the image area which aren’t really that noticeable at all either (except mostly from behind) and other slight creasing scattered here & there in the outer margin areas and corners with associated dog-ear bends too (one tiny crease has added archival tape behind for strength), as well as very minimal outer margin edge-wear with some tiny dents & dings here & there- as previously mentioned, all outer margin issues are completely negligible since they can easily be matted/framed out. Very slight & minimal normal light toning of the paper stock from its antique age. This gorgeous antique chromolitho has never been framed which is always more desirable to collectors since it has never been exposed to older non-archival materials, matburn or lightfade. Brief Publishing/Printing Company History: Gray Lithographing Company, New York, N. Was founded by lithographer, Olin D. Gray became the manager of August Gast and Company in St. By 1887, when the St. Louis firm was reorganized, Gray was working in the New York office with Louis Wall, who had been a partner in the firm in St. The New York branch produced chromolithographs and used lithographic stones up to 36 x 52 inches. Gray also maintained the Gast Lithographing and Engraving Company until 1910. Gray married Lydia Blossom (née Gwin) Gray on September 6, 1883, with whom he had two children. Compiled by Mark Strong of Meibohm Fine Arts, Inc. East Aurora, NY, 14052. PAYING FOR YOUR ITEM. Union, NO International M. & WORLDWIDE (Excludes: China, Korea, South, Russian Federation, Haiti, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Somalia). Our customers have greatly appreciated their well-packed & well-protected artwork as our feedback clearly shows. We have unfortunately been on the receiving end of poorly-packed artwork and we wouldn’t wish that on our worst enemies. Law we are unable to mark a smaller amount or to declare the item a gift, sample, or anything other than merchandise prints/paintings etc, so PLEASE DO NOT ASK. We are a respectable business & must transact our auctions honestly & by the law. We would be liable and would get in trouble if there were any complications. Note: Some Combined Rates may be higher due to Combined Weight changes or Oversized (OS1) dimensions, for items such as: Framed items, multiple paintings on canvas, oversized items etc. We make every effort to pack artwork securely and carefully as per the items’ specifications. 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