Description: A rare, original photograph from a World War 2 era archive of British press photos. Many of these photos have press captions on the verso and/or censor release notes.Type & Size: A 6x8" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition. Please see photos. This photograph features the altar screen in Totternhoe stone at a historical abbey in Britain. The central focus is on the intricately detailed carving portraying the martyrdom of Saint Alban, surrounded by richly carved canopied niches with original restored figures from the Reformation period. The grandeur of the architecture and the detailed artistry are apparent, reflecting the abbey's significant role in British history.The carved screen highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic heritage of British abbeys, which have been centers of intellectual and cultural life for centuries. Totternhoe stone, known for its durability and fine texture, was commonly used in important ecclesiastical buildings, adding to the historical significance of the abbey's interior. Saint Alban, depicted in the carving, is Britain's first recorded Christian martyr, adding a profound historical and spiritual layer to the scene.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-01T16:20:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: abbey, carving, Totternhoe, sculpture, religion
Theme: architecture, art, history, religious
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1940
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 6x8 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
