Description
This is an original 1897 Hubert von Herkomer lithograph from the legendary Affiches Étrangères Illustrées series, published by G. Boudet, Paris. Plate 281 of 1050 on fine vellum paper—this is the real thing, not a reproduction. Herkomer, a celebrated British artist and printmaker, contributed this piece to one of the most prestigious poster collections of the Belle Époque. His reputation as a master painter and etcher made his appearance in this series a significant moment in art history.
Printed on premium vellum stock by the legendary Imprimerie Chaix, this lithograph captures Herkomer’s refined artistic vision with technical mastery. The stone lithography and hand-pulled quality of the vellum paper reflect the craftsmanship standards that made the Affiches Étrangères Illustrées series a collector’s holy grail. Every detail—from composition to printing—demonstrates the fine art production methods of 19th-century Paris.
Condition is excellent. This piece is presented in a professional 20″ × 16″ acid-free archival museum mat, ready for immediate display or collection housing. The matting preserves the poster’s integrity while revealing the full composition. Inventory #9380 represents a significant holding—individual numbered plates from this series are increasingly scarce in the market, especially by established artists like Herkomer.
We guarantee the authenticity of this original poster. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity documenting provenance, condition, edition details, and collection significance. The Affiches Étrangères Illustrées series represents some of the finest poster art of the Belle Époque, and numbered plates by recognized artists are genuine investment-grade pieces. This is not a reproduction. This is an original work of art from 1897.
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