Paris Prints Pair Ortiz Alfau Eiffel Tower Sacre Coeur Krigarus Framed Vintage
£45.00
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Paris Prints Pair Ortiz Alfau Eiffel Tower Sacre Coeur Krigarus Framed Vintage
£45.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Continental Lithographic Fine Art Prints / Mid-Century Paris Architectural Cityscape Pair
- Titles Included: Print 1: Paris - Sacré-Cœur / Print 2: Paris - Tour Eiffel, Pont Alexandre III
- Artist / Designer: Alfonso Ortiz Alfau (Spanish / French, 1924–2012)
- Brand: Vintage European Fine Art Publishing
- Publisher: Éditions Krigarus, Paris (Officially marked © 1974 - Éditions Krigarus, Paris - Made in France)
- Place of Origin: Paris, France
- Style: Mid-Century Modern Impressionism / Retro European Graphic Realism
- Colour: Multi-Colour Atmospheric Tone Palette: Print 1 features natural tree bark browns, autumn ochres, and sage lawn greens; Print 2 utilizes a monochromatic slate blue/teal wash with delicate soft pink tulip clusters
- Design Era: Late 20th Century Vintage Era (Published 1974)
- Material: Heavy Textured Laid Fine Art Paper, Lithographic Tint Inks, Protective Glazed Panels, Mat Boards, and Aligned Wooden Display Frames
- Set Includes: Two (2) Matching Separately Framed Tall Landscape Cityscape Prints (Forming a synchronized architectural gallery set)
- Features: Printed Facsimile Artist Signature, French Pattern Titles, Official Lower-Left Legal Publication Marks, Attached Hanging Wire Assemblies
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Both paper faces are brilliantly clean and flat, free from fading, structural creases, or moisture tracking; the wood frames are sound and securely glazed with minor edge handling character)
- Size & Capacity: Distinctive tall panoramic panel presentation; each frame measures exactly 58.4cm (23 inches) in total vertical height by 19.7cm (7.75 inches) in horizontal width.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This premium, beautifully preserved pair of mid-century travel art prints dates to 1974. The highly specific legal print markings along the lower margins—including the copyrighted registration string "© 1974 - Éditions Krigarus, Paris - Made in France" and the catalogue reference codes—are definitive diagnostics confirming this exact publishing series.
- Historical Note: Celebrated landscape artist Alfonso Ortiz Alfau earned a distinct reputation in post-war Paris for capturing the city's grand monuments through an intimate, sketch-style impressionist lens rather than sterile commercial photography. His style combines sharp architectural line work with flowing, atmospheric color washes that create a wonderful sense of depth. This pair showcases two iconic Parisian vistas: the dramatic hillside steps climbing toward the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre, and the sweeping profile of the Eiffel Tower rising behind the ornate statuary of the Pont Alexandre III. Published in 1974 by the specialized art house Éditions Krigarus on the Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, these tall, elegant panel formats were highly fashionable design statements distributed across high-end European art shops during the mid-1970s.
Description
An exceptionally visual, rare, and highly decorative acquisition for collectors of mid-century European graphics, traditional French lifestyle curators, or vintage travel prop stagers, this matching pair of Ortiz Alfau prints is full of Continental character. The lithographic inkwork displays a beautiful crispness against the heavy wove paper, creating a striking contrast between the earthy tones of the Sacré-Cœur landscape and the cool, atmospheric blue palette of the Eiffel Tower scene. The prints are framed in complementary wooden profiles—one finished in a classic gilded pattern trim and the other in a warm, polished mahogany tone—shaping a highly sophisticated, asymmetrical balance when displayed side by side on a gallery wall.
An exceptionally visual, rare, and highly decorative acquisition for collectors of mid-century European graphics, traditional French lifestyle curators, or vintage travel prop stagers, this matching pair of Ortiz Alfau prints is full of Continental character. The lithographic inkwork displays a beautiful crispness against the heavy wove paper, creating a striking contrast between the earthy tones of the Sacré-Cœur landscape and the cool, atmospheric blue palette of the Eiffel Tower scene. The prints are framed in complementary wooden profiles—one finished in a classic gilded pattern trim and the other in a warm, polished mahogany tone—shaping a highly sophisticated, asymmetrical balance when displayed side by side on a gallery wall.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Alfonso Ortiz Alfau Compositions: Showcases the artist's signature blending of meticulous ink sketching and organic watercolor-effect overlays.
- Official Krigarus Publication Line: Both sheets carry the pristine underglaze style micro-printed publisher strings along the lower-left border, ensuring their 1974 Parisian authenticity.
- Distinct Panel Silhouette: The specialized 23-inch by 7.75-inch tall panel structure is ideal for dressing narrow wall sections, entryways, or chimneys.
- Integrated Lower Titles: The location titles and artist signatures are reproduced in a matching stylised handwritten script layout across the front mat openings.
Condition Report
This vintage two-piece Parisian print collection is in exceptional condition, displaying brilliant preservation with zero signs of environmental aging. The heavy paper stocks remain completely crisp, flat, and bright white, entirely free from the localized foxing spots, handling crinkles, corner creases, or uniform browning that frequently impacts 1970s prints. The lithographic ink tones and color accents are vibrant, showing no fading from sunlight exposure. Both wood frames are structurally solid, rigid, and firmly pinned at the corners, while the glass panes are clean and free from fractures or internal cloudiness. The rear backing tape is sound and secure. Please examine the detailed gallery photos to confirm the surface finish and verify the physical scale.
This vintage two-piece Parisian print collection is in exceptional condition, displaying brilliant preservation with zero signs of environmental aging. The heavy paper stocks remain completely crisp, flat, and bright white, entirely free from the localized foxing spots, handling crinkles, corner creases, or uniform browning that frequently impacts 1970s prints. The lithographic ink tones and color accents are vibrant, showing no fading from sunlight exposure. Both wood frames are structurally solid, rigid, and firmly pinned at the corners, while the glass panes are clean and free from fractures or internal cloudiness. The rear backing tape is sound and secure. Please examine the detailed gallery photos to confirm the surface finish and verify the physical scale.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Both framed glazed units will be securely wrapped independently in multiple layers of bubble cushioning, heavy card corner guards, and rigid face-shield boards, then packed together inside a highly reinforced container to guarantee safe arrival.
- Dispatch: Order before 12:00 pm and we ship same day.
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