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Pair Antique Louis Orr Rheims Cathedral Etchings

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:80.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Pair Antique Louis Orr Rheims Cathedral Etchings
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Pair Antique Louis Orr Rheims Cathedral Etchings. These colored etchings are catalogued as ''West Front'' and ''Transept''. The artist, Louis Orr (1879-1966) was commissioned by the French Government to make etchings of the cathedral of Rheims in 1917 when it was believed that this famous ediface would not long withstand the heavy bombardment of the Germans. These hand-tinted prints measure 16 1/2'' x 22 3/4'', the visual size is 12 1/2'' x 19''. The period frames are in excellent condition and provide the perfect presentation.