Guido Reni’s Saint Sebastian | Antique Framed PrintVictorian albumen print photo of Guido Renis Saint Sebastian the most famous of 5 different depictions. This was one of Oscar Wildes favorite paintings. Presented in a gold toned Victorian frame. Refer to photos for size and condition.

This early Victorian memorial consists of a handwritten poem (“Passing Away”) surrounded by a hand painted wreath of pink roses

Sometimes you see flesh colored overpainting or outlining

and resealed and nailed shut the lid

Can’t read the mark

otherwise good condition

which is an intentional part of the design

The text is two works by Tennyson: The Princess and Maud

Refer to photos for size and condition: Very good without chips or cracks

the book became hugely influential on the design and format of children’s books in decades to come

This amazing

so I was especially pleased by this one

but it looks great and will cost less to ship