The bad, the good and the beautiful...
The bad news....the print was delayed twice, but UPS came through on the second date (busy shipping time of the year, I get it).  The paper print had two minor creases, not severe, but not noticeable (I hope).  Paper prints may not be an option going forward.  Return is not an option either, don't wish to go through it again.  Maybe a canvas print to replace it later, but too anxious to get it on the wall of the river home.<br /><br />The good news....print quality is very nice. Nice enough to be framed without glass (just like canvas).  Framing material (cedar), D-rings and push pins are ready in the woodworking shop.  This may have been Carel Fabritius' last painting.  In 2003 it was cleaned, and tiny indentations were found in the surface with no cracks (possibly created before the paint even dried) maybe caused by the Delft Thunderclap.  A gunpowder factory exploded and destroyed a good portion of the city.  Killing about hundred people, Fabritius being one of them.<br /><br />Always admired this painting.  The bird looks as if it could fly right off the surface.  Evidently these birds were 'trainable'; hence, the gold chain securing it to the perch.  I guess it was 'The Pet Goldfinch'.  I have read the original is worth about $300 million.<br /><br />Very pleased to have it in my collection.<br /><br />Post Review:<br />Turned out just stunning!  Can't even see minor indentations and didn't even have to add glass front.
Rating: 3 stars