Description
The Lithograph "His Master's Voice" by Francis Barraud Nipper, created circa 1910, is an original lithograph featuring a musical theme. This artwork, measuring 20 inches in height and 26 inches in length in a 5 inch thick frame, was produced on canvas in the early 20th century in the United States. This piece captures an poignant and nostalgic moment in time, making it a valuable addition to any art collection or admirer of music-themed artwork.
A limited edition framed canvas lithograph produced by the Victor Company only offered to their early dealers circa 1910.
The subject "Nipper" created by Francis Berraud circa1898 featured with a Berliner Disc Gramophone. The original painting featured a Edison Bell Cylinder Phonograph offered by Francis Berraud to the Edison Company. Unfortunately rejected by the Edison Company indicating "dogs don't listen to music"
He then offered the painting to the Victor Company who purchased the painting and the rights with the phonogragh replaced with a gramophone for a total sum of 100 pounds.
The Victor Company commissioned Francis Berraud to produced an additional similar paintings which was presented to executives of the Victor Company.
Additional framed canvas lithographs were produced at this time only offered to Victor Dealerships.
The framed lithograph is one of the original canvas lithographs from the painting shown in a Victor dealership circa 1910
The art was never offered to the public for sale.
The framed art measured 34" wide by 28" tall with a 5" frame.
The actual canvas lithograph measures 26" wide by 20" tall
The lithograph was obtained from one of the largest private collection of Edison and Victor antiques in the world valued well over $20,000,000 and a leading authority of both. It was in his private collection for over 35 years
Definitely a museum piece that would be very challenging to replace.
Would be delivered by CCC Transport, a private shipping company delivered directly to your location