HENRI LE RICHE (FRENCH, 1868-1944), Jewish Priest
Henri Le Riche (French, 1868–1944), Jewish Priest. Etching on paper, depicting a bearded elder in profile attentively reading from an open folio. Signed in the margin 'Henri le Riche', with an etched monogram mark to the lower edge. The backing paper retains a period handwritten label inscribed 'Jewish Priest / Awarded 1st Prize / Rome', referencing the artist's 1888 Grand Prix de Rome in engraving. Housed in a double mat under glass within a molded wood frame with gilt-highlighted liner.Frame Size: 13 x 11 in.
Condition
Etching exhibits mild time toning and light scattered foxing across the sheet. Mat has faint surface marks and adhesive residue to the upper left. Frame displays minor edge rubs, nicks, and surface wear; backing paper is torn and friable along edges. Unexamined out of frame.
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Henri Le Riche (French, 1868–1944), Jewish Priest. Etching on paper, depicting a bearded elder in profile attentively reading from an open folio. Signed in the margin 'Henri le Riche', with an etched monogram mark to the lower edge. The backing paper retains a period handwritten label inscribed 'Jewish Priest / Awarded 1st Prize / Rome', referencing the artist's 1888 Grand Prix de Rome in engraving. Housed in a double mat under glass within a molded wood frame with gilt-highlighted liner.Frame Size: 13 x 11 in.
Condition
Etching exhibits mild time toning and light scattered foxing across the sheet. Mat has faint surface marks and adhesive residue to the upper left. Frame displays minor edge rubs, nicks, and surface wear; backing paper is torn and friable along edges. Unexamined out of frame.
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