Antique Hand Engraved Wood Printing Block Robed Girl w Flowers l9th Cent FRENCH

  
Offered from a Providence RI estate is an antique French hand engraved wood printing block. From an unknown print or page. It is stamped (incised) on back: PIERRON. It depicts a young woman who looks to be robed or draped for a ceremony.

She appears to be holding a crown of flowers and is standing in front of a. Old building with double columns with ornate capitols. It may be a religious scene. In good condition for age with only light surface wear but no great loss of design. There are some water stains on edges over the columns especially visible, see photos.

Have not tried to alter or clean in any way. On the back besides the Incised name is hand written in ink a.

Translates in part to "wide". There is other hand written material on back, but too faded to translate, see last 4 close ups. The front has a'signature' lower left "Toyum" or something similar, see close ups.

Please ask if you are not sure. 3 1/2" x 3 1/8" wide x 7/8 thick. Please ask questions if you have any!

All of the items I sell are vintage, antique or collectible and will show some signs of use or wear. Please do not be expecting to receive a "new" condition item. Even excellent condition items will not look new and will show some signs of use. I will be happy to provide more information and/or photos. These charges will be extra. They are payable by you. I will immediately leave same for you!