Vintage Rafael Ortiz Alfau Paris Place du Tertre Framed Lithograph 1963

Description

A charming vintage Paris street-scene print by Spanish artist Rafael Ortiz Alfau, depicting the famous Place du Tertre in Montmartre, Paris.

Dating from approximately 1963, the artwork captures the distinctive atmosphere of Montmartre with its pavement cafés, artists, traditional buildings, bare trees and the dome of the Sacré-Cœur visible in the background.

The image is titled “PARIS – Place du Tertre” beneath the artwork and bears the Raphael signature. Ortiz Alfau became particularly known for atmospheric European city scenes and worked with Paris publishers during the early 1960s.

Presented behind glass in a decorative black frame with gold-tone detailing. The aged frame complements the muted blue, grey, pink and green tones of the artwork and gives the piece an attractive authentic vintage appearance.

FEATURES:

• Rafael Ortiz Alfau
• Paris – Place du Tertre
• Circa 1963
• Vintage lithograph / art print
• Montmartre, Paris subject
• Sacré-Cœur in the background
• Framed behind glass
• Black and gold-tone vintage frame
• Landscape orientation
• Ready to hang
• Overall size approximately 29 x 22.5 cm

CONDITION:

Pre-owned vintage condition. There is visible age-related wear to the frame, including rubbing and losses to the gold finish. The mount has some staining, spotting and discolouration, particularly along the left side and surrounding margins. The rear covering also shows normal ageing and wear.

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