1979/83 Authentic Vintage YOUSUF KARSH Photo Engraving. Since 1989 – The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints. Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 25 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in. Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine. And other fine quality publications. This Vintage Print Comes Professionally Dry Mounted On Acid Free Conservation Mat Board and Ready To Place In A Standard Size Frame. Photographer: Yousuf Karsh (Armenian born Canadian, 1908 – 2002) – Internationally renowned Canadian photographer best known for iconic portraits of historical figures including world leaders, artists, writers, athletes, actors, intellectuals and more. Yousuf Karsh’s iconic photographic portraits are held in museums and important photography collections throughout the world. Subject: Pope John Paul II, Vatican. Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was later canonised as Pope Saint John Paul II. (sources: Wikipedia) Date Of Negative: c. Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Photo Engraving. Date Of Print: 1983 Paper: Medium weight clay coat, fine semi-gloss/matte luster finish. Print Origin: Switzerland Print/Plate Maker: Imprimerie Jean Genoud, Lausanne, Switzerland. Approximate Image Size: 9.75 x 7.5 inches Mount Board Size: 14 x 11 inches. Print Border: No – full bleed print. Condition Grade: Fine + + Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board. Vintage Print Archive #. C ertificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes – Gallery Certified COA from Fine Photo Galleries. Yes – tamper proof hologram certification affixed to print mount verso and COA. This vintage photography print is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Fine Photo Galleries Archive & Database. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! Photography prints are highly collectible and perfect for framing and display. Your vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard size frame. Each vintage artwork comes with a fully authenticated gallery certified COA (Certificate Of Authenticity) issued by Fine Photo Galleries, LLC.. This COA contains a unique serial number and small corresponding tamper proof hologram with matching serial number affixed to the backside of the print mount board with archival adhesive. Our exclusive authentication system and the ensuing COA/Hologram not only provides our clients with essential peace of mind but, adds value to the print in the future by providing provenance and the original gallery authenticity guarantee documents. WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer, subject or process. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. Never a copy print, never a reprint! We Appreciate Your Patronage! Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited.