MEIBOHM FINE ARTS, INC. Is pleased to be serving the community and art enthusiasts for over a century. A reputation for personalized attention and customer service is an important part of this family business. Residential and commercial clients benefit from our knowledge of the art world, our experience in quality custom framing and from our extensive inventory. We hope we can be of service to you. We have thousands of Antique, Vintage, Mid Century & Contemporary Prints, Original Artwork, and Etchings etc, that are in our archives, and most of which have not seen the Light-of-Day in over 75+ years or more. From Grace Meibohm & the Staff at Meibohm Fine Arts, Inc. OUR QUALITY & RARITY CODES. QUALITY CODE: Note: Older paintings or original artwork of any kind may be rated somewhat differently based on the codes below, due to the normal aging properties of the different mediums used ex: normal paint cracking with older paintings, toning of paper, foxing on older pieces, etc… Museum Quality, with no damage or visible imperfections. Almost perfect given the age w/minimal imperfections, minimal blemishes. Above average w/minor imperfections given the age, or minor blemishes. Average imperfections given the age, or moderate imperfections or wear. Below average with more imperfections given the age, or with more wear. With clear imperfections and/or possibly in need of minor restoration. With clear imperfections and/or possibly in need of serious restoration. Unique, one of a kind, or an original on the open market. Very uncommon and/or very difficult to find on the open market. Uncommon and/or moderately difficult to find on the open market. Frequently encountered, common and easy to find on the open market. All Measurements Are In Inches; Height Precedes Width. Here is an Absolutely Gorgeous & Very Rare Large Antique circa Early 1900’s German Chromolithograph (color lithograph) titled “Medieval Handwritings”, as appears hand written in pencil lower right in the outer margin corner. The Chromolitho depicts several different aspects of Medieval writing/hand illumination, ornate decorative borders etc, like the example in the upper left which is the beginning of the first Psalm in the Bible’Beatus vir qui non’ and the example lower right of the Middle-high German lyricist & poet’Walther von der Vogelweide’ c. 1230 from the Codex Manesse (Medieval poetry songbook, 1304). The Chromolitho also features gold & silver metallic inks which were used in the original printing of the piece in certain sections of 3 out of the 5 image plates, and gum Arabic was also applied to highlight certain other inks and areas in some of the image plates as well-simply beautiful! The publisher’s printed monogram logo of intertwining letters appears lower right in the outer margin corner but I can’t quite make it out’G. Printed in Germany’, as appears stamped lower right in the outer margin corner. The inventory number’K. , appears printed upper left in the outer margin area. The Chromolitho is on a lighter-medium weight cream-colored wove paper stock, and is in Fair-Good Rare+ condition for its antique age with Absolutely No Color Fade-Wonderful Rich & Vibrant Color! The sheet size with margins is 26.25″ x 34-7/8″. There are two light horizontal creases that go from side-to-side across the middle-upper section of the chromolitho and have caused very slight ink cracking (mostly in the upper left plate), from being put back into its standup drawer incorrectly a long time ago, but will flatten fairly well & not be overly noticeable hopefully, once the piece is either drymounted flat or hinged to an archival backing stock and framed up under glass. Other slight small crescent-creasing and straight creases here & there over the entire sheet, and in the outer margin corners and slightly more pronounced creasing along the outer margin edges (mostly upper edge), but are negligible in the outer margins since they can easily be trimmed off or matted & framed out. There are only four (under ½ and less) tiny outer margin edge tears along the outer margin edges, and none come anywhere even close to the image area and are completely negligible as well, and they are all repaired from behind with archival tape for protection & strength. Some edge wear with some dents & dings here & there-also negligible. Light toning of stock from age, but isn’t noticeable at all in the image plate areas. Slight topical soiling from age (lightly grubby) in the outer margin areas from being in a drawer this whole time amongst other prints & etchings, but isn’t noticeable at all in the image areas. This beautiful & rare antique German chromolitho has never been framed which is always more desirable to collectors since it has never been exposed to older non-archival materials, matburn or lightfade. PAYING FOR YOUR ITEM. 9:30-5:30 EST SUMMER HOURS: Tues-Fri, 9:30-4, Sats. Union, NO International M. Our customers have greatly appreciated their well-packed & well-protected artwork as our feedback clearly shows. We have unfortunately been on the receiving end of poorly-packed artwork and we wouldn’t wish that on our worst enemies. Size restrictions for smaller items. Law we are unable to mark a smaller amount or to declare the item a gift, sample, or anything other than merchandise prints/paintings etc, so PLEASE DO NOT ASK. We are a respectable business & must transact our auctions honestly & by the law. We would be liable and would get in trouble if there were any complications. Note: Some Combined Rates may be higher due to Combined Weight changes or Oversized (OS1) dimensions, for items such as: Framed items, multiple paintings on canvas, oversized items etc. We make every effort to pack artwork securely and carefully as per the items’ specifications. BOXES Meibohm Fine Arts, Inc. Meibohm Fine Arts, Inc. 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