{"product_id":"18th-c-architectural-folio-engraving-columns-of-trajan-antoninus-provenance-custom-framed-by-j-pocker-son-nyc-copy","title":"Antique 1840s Chamouin Paris Engraving Place Vendome Daguerreotype Provenance Custom Framed by J. Pocker \u0026 Son, NYC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique 1840s Chamouin Paris Engraving Place Vendome Daguerreotype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance Custom Framed by J. Pocker \u0026amp; Son, NYC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Approx. \u003cspan\u003e18.5\" Wide x 16\" High\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving Image Approx. \u003cspan\u003e6\" Wide x 9\" High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic mid-19th-century French steel engraving titled \"Colonne de la Place Vendôme\" by master printmaker and publisher Jean-Baptiste Marie Chamouin. This exquisite architectural piece is a fascinating cross-section of art and technology, hailing from the highly collectible series Collection de Vues de Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower margin features the historic subtitle \"Prise au Daguerreotype\" (Captured by Daguerreotype), proving this engraving was meticulously hand-carved onto metal using one of the world's earliest photographic plates from life. The lower right edge bears the official plate credit \"Chamouin direx\" (direxit), confirming Chamouin’s personal workshop direction and publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures an elegant black wood frame with a classic gold gilt inner lip, crisp cream-colored double matting, and a gold liner. The framing was executed by J. Pocker \u0026amp; Son, one of New York City’s most prestigious historic custom framers (established 1926). Known for museum-quality conservation, the archival backing and professional matting have kept this antique print in excellent condition, shielding it from typical environmental wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Private Estate of David J. Bikoff, M.D., P.A., of New Jersey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition with clean ink details and minimal, uniform age-appropriate toning. The matting is pristine, and the custom frame is structurally solid with only minor, faint vintage wear to the outer edges that adds to its authentic historic character. Ready to hang immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49848006541562,"sku":"59","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/4AC47497-71A1-46DB-9B15-046162BE3187.jpg?v=1790614593","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/18th-c-architectural-folio-engraving-columns-of-trajan-antoninus-provenance-custom-framed-by-j-pocker-son-nyc-copy","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}