Lithograph print I acquired at auction. Believe it came from a Belgian container.
I acquired the print at a local auction as part of a group of four prints I believe came from a Belgian container at the auction. The wording on the image says it was painted by C. Verlat. A google search indicates it is likely a print of a painting by Charles Verlat. The image shows it was from an exposition in Anvers in 1846. The caption on the print says La Societe Royale Pour L' Encouragement Des Beaux Arts a Ses Souscripteurs. My print is 16 1/8 in. x 19 3/4 in. The total framed size is 22 in. x 25 3/4 in. The image has water damage and some mildew stains in right bottom corner. There is no glass in the frame and the back paper to which the print is adhered is wrinkled. The print itself is intact with no tears.
My print is 16 1/8 in. x 19 3/4 in. The total framed size is 22 in. x 25 3/4 in.
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Hello,
Your item is a lithograph print of a painting by Charles Verlat (1824–1890), a Belgian artist known for his historical, religious, and genre paintings. The print appears to be a reproduction of an artwork displayed at an 1846 exhibition in Antwerp (Anvers), as noted in the caption. The inscription “La Société Royale Pour L’Encouragement Des Beaux Arts à Ses Souscripteurs” suggests it was issued by a royal or artistic institution as part of a subscription program, a common practice in the 19th century to promote fine art.
From the details provided, the print measures 16 1/8 in. x 19 3/4 in., with the framed size at 22 in. x 25 3/4 in. The piece exhibits water damage, mildew stains, wrinkled backing paper, and missing glass, which affect its overall condition and value. Lithographs of Verlat’s works, especially those from prestigious exhibitions, are collectible but generally hold modest market value unless rare or in exceptional condition.
