A unique set of four lithographs of the island of Elba by Andre Durand 1862

A set of four original lithographs, depicting Portoferraio, Elba Island, Italy, by André Durand from 1862, framed.

Author: André Durand del. Eug. Cyceri lit. published in Paris by Lemercier and included in the famous work “L’Ile d’Elbe album recueilli sous la diréction de M. le Prince Anatole Demidoff, 1862”

These four prints are framed in the original handmade green-painted cardboard passe-partout with faux marble finish, set in molded yellow Siena frames.

These works originate from a private palace in Milan, are in good condition, showing signs of wear such as age-related deterioration, including stains, spots, and browning of the old paper.

André Durand, 1807-1867, was a French painter, lithographer, and archaeology expert, funded by Russian Prince Anatole Demidov. Durand first produced an album with 18 lithographs of scenic views of Elba Island (in collaboration with Eugène Ciceri).

These are evocative works depicting the wild and partly unexplored island. Among them are views of Portoferraio, Rio Marina, Marciana, as well as the imperial Villa San Martino with the Napoleonic Museum founded by Prince Demidoff.

According to current regulations, every piece of art created over 70 years ago in Italy requires a government export license called Belle Arti. Shipping may require an additional 2-3 weeks of processing to obtain the license depending on the final destination of the artwork.

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