Description: 1936 Vintage OLYMPICS PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS Camera Photo Gravure PAUL WOLFF Click to Enlarge FINEPHOTO: "Since 1989 - The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints." - Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 20 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine and other fine quality publications. *WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Please Visit Our Ebay Store where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer or subject. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. ** This Vintage 1936 Photogravure Comes Professionally Dry Mounted On 11 x 14 inch Acid Free Museum Mat Board & Is Ready To Place In A Standard Size Frame. Print Specifications: Photographer: Dr. Paul Wolff (Germany, 1887 - 1951) - Internationally renowned German photographer. Wolff produced a diverse body of work during his career including industrial, lifestyle, and sports imagery. He is particularly noted for his extensive work covering the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Wolff was a pioneer in both early color & small format photography. See below for more information. Subject: 1936 Olympic Games - press photographers getting their pictures at the rowing events. Date Of Negative: 1936 Type Of Print: Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure (made from the original image - authorized by Paul Wolff) Date Of Print: 1936 Paper: Medium weight, rag type, matte finish Print Origin: Germany Print/Plate Maker: Karl Specht Verlag, Berlin, Germany Approximate Image Size Inches: 9.75 x 7.75 inches Approximate Image Size Metric: 25 x 20 centimeters Mount Board Size Inches: 14 x 11 inches Mount Board Size Metric: 28 x 36 centimeters Mount Board Color: White Print Border: No - full bleed print. Condition Grade: Fine ++ Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials onto sturdy 4ply museum mat board. Registered Vintage Print Serial #: 45ER45WO13 Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes - individual hand signed COA Shipping: USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING Guarantee: Always 100% Complete Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! FINE PHOTO GALLERIES is pleased to offer an authentic, old (NOT a modern reprint) vintage 1936 photogravure by the renowned German photographer Dr. Paul Wolff. Initially trained as a medical doctor, Paul Wolff devoted his life to photography, became a master in several genres and created brilliant imagery throughout his storied career. He became known in photography art circles as a "moderate modernist". This image was made during the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany to which Wolff, along with the infamous Leni Riefenstahl, were given VIP access and prime photographic vantage points by the Olympic Committee and the German government. Both Wolff and Riefenstahl gained widespread international fame as a result of their Olympic imagery and set new standards in elevating the art of professional sports photography. In later years the controversial Riefenstahl would be professionally "blackballed" as a result of her associations with Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Such fate did not befall Dr. Paul Wolff who continued after World War II with his prolific photographic career. The spectacular and lavishly staged 1936 Olympic Games were hosted by what was then Nazi Germany under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. Historic in several regards, this vintage gravure print is from a rare bound photogravure printing of Paul Wolff's Olympic images published by Karl Specht Verlag in Germany in 1936. This vintage photogravure is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) from Finephoto. Under magnification this plate shows a tight "honeycomb" cell structure, uniform pressing of ink and a wide range of tone - all indicative of a high quality sheet fed gravure print. The watermark word "Finephoto" does not appear on the actual print. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! - The expensive engraved copper plate photogravure process and the resulting fine prints make vintage photogravures highly collectible and excellent vintage prints for framing. Your vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard size frame. While most of our clients frame our quality mounted vintage prints right out of the box exactly as delivered, you also have the option of adding an overlay window mat in the color or style of your choice which can be inexpensively done with a quick visit to your local arts/crafts store or framing shop. MUSEUM QUALITY PACKING & SHIPPING! - All vintage prints are expertly packed and shipped by USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. Secure archival packaging includes water/tear resistant carrier, custom made 275 lb. triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archival backing boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival print protectors and a hand signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) from Finephoto. International customers please see Shipping Section below. "BUY IT NOW" OR "BEST OFFER" - As collectors/dealers in vintage photogravures and photographs for over 25 years, we have acquired a significant collection and inventory of vintage prints which we maintain in two separate West Florida archive locations. To supplement and replenish those holdings we are regularly acquiring new collections and portfolios from around the world as opportunities present themselves. As a result of this ongoing procurement of vintage materials, when we feel we are "deep enough" in specific areas we will be open to accept offers which are reasonably close to the listing price of an item. So, if you decide to use the Best Offer option in those listings which contain one and make us a reasonable offer, we will do our best to accept. ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE: Photogravure is an intaglio print making process utilizing a carefully etched copper plate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made by pressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate which has been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with the actual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched plate combined with a fine "honeycomb" screen controls the amount of ink to be transferred to the paper at any given point in direct proportion to the variation of tone in the original image. The result is a true continuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditional silver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching, engraving or lithograph. Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicately rendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographic print making. In the early to mid 1900's photogravure was selected (when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing and portfolio projects, but due to it's significant expense and labor, the process is rarely seen today. From Man Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of the world's most renown photographic masters have published their images in the rich photogravure process. ***WARNING: The above listing description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual Property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited. 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Price: 197.23 USD
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Dr. Paul Wolff
Size: Small (Up to 14'')
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14")
Personalize: No
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Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Framed/Unframed: Frame Ready
Year of Production: 1936
Hologram Protected: Dual Tamper Proof Hologram COA Certification
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Style: Photography
Features: Ready For Standard Size 11x14 Frame
Shipping: USA Based - Fast Expedited Shipping From Our Tampa Fl Archive!
Age: 1900-1949
Frame Ready: Professionally Dry Mounted On 11x14 Museum Board
Handmade: No
Print Type: Photogravure
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Matte Paper, Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Olympic Games, History
Print Surface: Paper
Certificate Of Authenticity: Gallery Certified COA With Holographic Serial Number
Signed?: Unsigned
Type: Print - Photogravure
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Theme: People
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Production Technique: Photogravure
Original/ Reproduction: Original
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Framing: Ready To Place In Standard Size Frame (frame not included).
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Unit of Sale: Single Piece
COA Issued By: Fine Photo Galleries, LLC.