“Sphinx of Giza”, c.1900

Unidentified lithographer

“Sphinx of Giza”, c.1900, colour lithograph signed in the plate (I have not been able to decipher the name) on wove paper backed with a support sheet providing wide margins. Sadly, I have been unable to find any publication details about this subtly beautiful and large(ish) lithograph that is not held in any of the major museum collections or showcased on the art market—extraordinary for such an amazing and memorable image!

Size: (sheet) 24 x 31 cm.

Condition: beyond a mark on the lower edge which may be a part of the image the sheet is in a near pristine condition, laid onto a support of archival (millennium quality) washi paper with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains.

I am selling this rare and exceptionally atmospheric portrayal of the Great Sphinx illuminated in either the first rays of morning light or the last traces of evening light, for the total cost of AU$255 (currently US$175.29/EUR158.72/GBP133.03 at the time of posting this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$255) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this sensitively executed lithograph—a true “breath on glass” representation of the Sphinx in a dust storm—please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.