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Here on offer is this beautiful limited edition Norman Lindsay facsimile etching titled Decoy . Numbered in pencil 332/550, published by Odana Editions. Actual image measures 330x240 (frame size is 530x390mm). This fabulous etching is in excellent condition and comes professionally framed.
This is an edition which was limited to only 550 available for sale. All photographic material used in the production of this facsimile etching has been destroyed and all lithographic plates have been cancelled.
Don t miss this opportunity to own one of these rare limited edition etchings by one of Australia s leading artists which would make a fabulous addition to any serious etching portfolio.
If you require further information about any of my listings or rare publication books please don t hesitate to email me by clicking on Ask seller a question in the seller information box above right or phone me on 0402479219
Buyer pays $40Aust postage & Handling ($100Aust anywhere in the world economy air mail). Insurance extra.
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Museum Quality! 100% Satisfaction! 100% Handmade! 110% Price match! No Middle Person! Directly Sale from Our Craft Studio !
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100% handmade silhouette by Scissors & knives, each silhouette papercut is difference,beacause it is handmade one by one,high quality and fast shipping guaranteed!
The History of Silhouettes
The art of silhouette cutting originated in Europe in the early 1700 s. Prior to the French revolution, silhouettists were hired as an amusement for the royal class. The featured artist would attend the many extravagant balls and cut out the distinguished profiles of the Lords and Ladies capturing the latest fashions and elaborate wigs.
While the aristocrats were having their silhouettes cut out and eating like kings much of Europe was starving, especially in France. In the 1760 s the Finance Minister of France, Etienne de Silhouette, had crippled the French people with his merciless tax polices. Oblivious to his people s plight, Etienne was much more interested in his hobby of cutting out paper profiles, the latest fad. Etienne de Silhouette was so despised by the people of France that in protest the peasant s wore only black mimicking his black paper cutouts. The saying went all over France, We are dressing a la Silhouette. We are shadows, too poor to wear color. We are Silhouettes! T ...
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