Description: This very rare photogravure by Frans Van Riel features a beautiful portrait of the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. This example is a Bromide Photogravure in sepia tone and is an original, signed and inscribed piece by Frans Van Riel dated 1922. Perfect for art collectors, historians and enthusiasts, this photogravure captures the essence of Pavlova's grace and beauty. Its rarity, unique inscription & signature make it a valuable addition to any collection. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of art history. Biographical Background Frans Van Riel Painter, Photographer & Printmaker, born in Rome, Italy in 1879. Early on he had a very strong interest in the arts and studied painting in Rome. In 1906 he settled in Buenos Aires where he worked as an illustrator for the newspaper La Prensa. In 1913 he opened his own photography studio there and in 1918 he founded “Augusta”, the first local magazine specializing in the arts. In 1924 he moved his studio to a larger location and jointly open the first art gallery in Argentina. Argentine President Marcelo T. de Alvear attended the grand opening. His gallery became the hub/meeting place for artists, intellectuals and other prominent figures of the Buenos Aires elite. The Friends of Art Association, the magazine Very Estimar, the Institute of Modern Art and the first independent theater in Buenos Aires operated from his gallery. Frans van Riel died in 1950. The photography studio closed and since then the gallery passed into the hands of Fran van Riel Jr., who ran it for more than forty years until passing the baton to his daughter Gabriela, continuing the family legacy to this day. Anna Pavlova was born February 12, 1881 and died of pleurisy on January 23rd, 1931. She was a Russian prima ballerina and a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, but is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, being the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico and Australia. Please look at the pictures posted to see this very rare one of a kind photogravure and the inscription. The items presented here are authentic and fully guarenteed and conservatively offered at $1,100.00 based on its rarity and historical value. ******************************************************************************************************************** Please note that immeadiate payment must be made for this set sale offer. Please ask questions before purchase. Shipping & Insurance to be paid by buyer and the actual buyers signature is required for delivery. You, the buyer MUST be the one to sign for receipt of this piece.
Price: 1100 USD
Location: East Meadow, New York
End Time: 2024-12-19T15:24:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Subject: Ballerina
Image Color: Sepia
Theme: Art
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
