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Antique James P. Vafakos Greek Pan-Hellenic Chromolithograph – Copyright 1910 – ChicagoOffered is an impressive early 20th-century Greek historical chromolithograph published by James P. Vafakos of Chicago.The lower center of the print is clearly marked:“COPYRIGHT 1910 BY JAMES P. VAFAKOS – CHICAGO”The composition depicts the Mosque of St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia) in Constantinople above an elaborate gathering of Greek royalty, military figures, clergy and allegorical figures surrounding a large double-headed eagle. The lower portion is titled “The Festival of the Expected Pan-Hellenic Rising.”Measurements:
Print/image: approximately 28.5” × 21.5”
Overall framed size: approximately 31.5” × 24.5”The print remains housed in an ornate antique frame with aged backing, period-style nails/brads and old hanging wire. Please review all photographs closely, including photographs of the reverse and framing construction.The print displays remarkably strong color considering its apparent age. The frame and backing show considerable age-related wear, scratches, deterioration and other signs of age. The artwork itself should also be expected to have age-related wear consistent with an antique paper item.This item has not been professionally authenticated or professionally appraised. Dating and attribution are based upon the copyright/publisher information printed on the work and comparison with documented examples. Buyers should examine the detailed photographs and make their own assessment.Due to the age of the piece, the frame has not been opened and the print has not been removed from its existing mounting.A scarce and visually striking piece of Greek-American, Greek royal and early 20th-century historical ephemera.
