The Director Sebert - Vintage Copper Printing Plates

The Director Sebert vintage copper printing plate features a portrait of a young man in a suit striking a notably theatrical pose, likely connected to the Russian play Don Cossack Chorus & Dance. This early 20th-century commercial copper plate offers a fascinating glimpse into the era’s printing technology and cultural imagery. Photographic images were meticulously transferred onto copper plates, then positioned on pages using pins—evident from the still-visible pinholes. By the 1920s, copper plate printing had advanced to enable mass production of newspapers and magazines. These plates serve as unique decorative pieces, ideal for framing without glass, or repurposing as coasters, trivets, or wall tiles, blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary style.

Dimensions

Height: 16cm Width: 12.5cm