Rare Antique 1852 Panoramic View of Niagara Falls Handcolored Aquatint Engraving

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This is just a great original piece. This is one of those prints I am happy to have purchased and … more This is just a great original piece. This is one of those prints I am happy to have purchased and happy to own until someone decides to purchase it. It is just a wonderful historic original hand colored engraving, and truthfully, this is probably the best example of this print, I have been able to find. This is one of 2 images done by Salathe after paintings by Sebron of Niagara Falls. From what I can tell, this is the more rare one as the auction records I have found are mostly for the other one. I have found one example of this print for sale in a high end print shop for more than 7 times what I am asking ($7000!!!!). This is a wonderful large print with the image measuring 23 1/2 x 37 inches. Outstanding condition. I have not taken it out of the frame but as you can see by the archival matte and frame, there are still ample margins. Strong original hand coloring. There are a few edge tears that look like they were repaired and a few small soiling spots but overall it is really stunning. The print shows some minor rippling within the matte so it is not laid down. A wonderful sturdy frame is ready to hang. A wonderful presentation. Print could also be mailed unframed for a much cheaper shipping price. Frame measures 33 1/4 x 45 1/4 inches. This print comes from an important bank collection and most likely was originally sold by one of the very high end print shops in New York. less