1892 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) King Assinie Wife Nude Cote D'Ivoire XGJC1

This is an original 1892 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the King of Assinie, which is now a resort town on the Côte d'Ivoire in Africa.CONDITIONThis 119+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No natural defects. Light surface rub - bottom right corner. No tears. Light water stain - bottom margin. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) This piece was illustrated by Sirouy, Achille. Reproductive art by Hildibrand. Wood-Engraved Photographs, or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs, also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth century printing process. It is the result of a marriage of wood engraving, originally developed at th