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Framed Print : Handmade Christmas and New Year card with Sphinx
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Handmade Christmas and New Year card with Sphinx
Handmade Christmas and New Year card -- the riddle of the Sphinx is solved at last! It has been waiting to wish you a Happy Xmas and New Year. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14306188
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Desert Greeting Handmade Message Mystery Pyramid Pyramids Riddle Sand Seasonal Sphinx Waiting Solved Year
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the enchanting "Handmade Christmas and New Year card with Sphinx" from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite framed print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1890s with its intriguing charm. The Sphinx, a timeless symbol of riddles solved and mysteries unveiled, extends a warm greeting for the festive season. Adorn your home or office with this captivating piece and let the allure of ancient wisdom spread holiday cheer.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Step back in time with this enchanting handmade Christmas and New Year card from the late 1890s. The mysterious Sphinx, an ancient Egyptian guardian and riddle-poser, solves its age-old enigma as it extends a warm greeting for the festive season and the start of a new year. This intricately designed card, adorned with rich colors and exquisite detail, transports us to the heart of the Middle East, where the desert sands of Egypt meet the towering pyramids. The Sphinx, with its enigmatic smile and piercing gaze, sits atop its pedestal, waiting patiently to share its happy message. The late Victorian era, known for its fascination with the exotic and the ancient, is beautifully captured in this card's design. The intricate stone carving, reminiscent of the Sphinx itself, adds to the historical allure. The card's message, written in elegant script, reads "Happy Xmas and New Year," spreading joy and cheer to all who receive it. This handmade card, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the past, is a unique and captivating way to celebrate the holiday season and the turn of the year. The riddle of the Sphinx may have been solved, but the mystery and wonder of this beautiful card continue to captivate us, transporting us to a time long past.
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