PL-000390
Al Mettel, The Cathedral of Amiens
$125
PL-000390 · Circa early-to-mid 20th centuryA framed color print that carries a local chapter in its history.
Condition
The image appears substantially intact, with its architectural detail clearly legible.
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About the piece
- Maker / Artist
- Al Mettel.
- Period
- Early-to-mid-20th-century architectural imagery with a romantic
- Materials
- Brass, Wood, Paper
- Condition
- The image appears substantially intact, with its architectural detail clearly legible.
Condition, in full
The image appears substantially intact, with its architectural detail clearly legible. The cream mat shows toning and scattered small spots. Marks near the right corners need checking to determine whether they are on the glazing or underneath it. The frame shows minor surface wear. The rear dust cover is brittle and torn, with visible tide-like staining at the upper left suggesting past moisture exposure. Whether that reached the print cannot be determined without examining the interior. NOTABLE DETAILS:retain the Jacobson’s label. KEEPERS JOURNAL: A View Across the Water Brick walls guide the eye along a quiet canal toward clustered rooftops and the cathedral beyond. Al Mettel’s architectural scene rewards attention to ordinary details—the worn steps, reflected light, and small figures beside the water. Published in Minnesota and custom framed at Jacobson’s in Birmingham, this print carries a local chapter in its history. SUGGESTED RETAIL: $125 EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: A natural fit for a study, hallway, or layered gallery wall. Pair with dark wood, a small brass object, and books with russet or olive spines. The simple brown frame suits it well; I would keep any refreshing modest and let the scene provide the detail.