Description: DESCRIPTION: They may tear down our statues, but not your wall. You can SEE the true depth within a mezzotint, a real highlight. For your history and ownership is an antique Superb hand colored engraving Maybe the most glorious look of the Cathy the Great. Image size is the following portraits are all octavo sized, on hand laid cotton ca. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches Image size 6 1/2" X 5" Engraved by Lesueur Directed by Lemaitre Wow, French super sculptor EMPRESS of RUSSIA THE GREAT CATHERINE II Please know, that SHE was the one who made JOHN PAUL JONES an ADMIRAL of HER Black Seas Fleet to defeatAt the same time, preparing for the forthcoming Russo-Turkish war and not having a significant fleet on the Black Sea, Empress Catherine II turned her attention to John Paul Jones. The Russian ambassador received an urgent order to recruit Jones to the Russian Navy. On April 23, 1788, John Paul Jones arrived in St. Petersburg, receiving the rank of Rear-Admiral from Catherine II herself under the name Pavel Jones. Under this name he arrived in Kherson in May of 1788, and was placed under the command of Grigory Potemkin for the Russian-Turkish War.Why all this. Well we are Line of Battle. You may find this incredible portrait on the internet Library of Congress... OR you can own it right HERE ! A steel plate engraving. No, you will not receive a piece of steel. CONDITION: Please know, there is no foxing, which means if touched, your fingers will not fall off. If your elbow touches, your elbow will not fall off. Pristine condition Please view ALL photos as they have a close up to provide a fine idea of quality. Please email with questions prior to bidding. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Package will be very tight with three pieces of corrugated with heavy duty slip to notebook store until it goes to the framer. Well protected. Will be USPS. Multiple winners in one shipping amount.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Canton, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-08T18:54:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Print
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Color: Black
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Style: Intaglio Engraving
Material: Engraving
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: Famous People
Print Surface: cotton
