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Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi [Paris, France], ca. 1871 Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi Signed & Inscribed CDV of Vauban Statue in Avallon Signed photograph A sepia-toned carte-de-visite featuring Bartholdi's statue of the Marquis de Vauban. 1p, measuring 2.25" x 4", [Paris, France], ca. 1871. Signed and inscribed on the lower mount as "Vauban/ To the grand attitude with respects/ Bartholdi 1871". Backstamp of photographer Paul Berthier on verso. Upper corners have been rounded and clipped; uneven soiling present to mount, with general edge wear and light surface markings throughout. Otherwise, very good with bold signature. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904) was a French sculptor and painter best known for designing 'Liberty Enlightening the World', commonly known as the Statue of Liberty. In 1866, Bartholdi was commissioned by the city of Avallon to design a statue of Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis of Vauban (1633-1707), eventually completing the work in 1872. It was then cast in the workshop of metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne, and was officially unveiled on October 26, 1873. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!