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Vintage Al Peyron Natural Sandstone Photographic Art Plaque - \"Bonito - Apache\" (Dated 1984)**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a beautiful, early-production piece of Western/Southwestern Americana art by renowned Arizona artist Al Peyron. This unique wall plaque features an authentic 1884 archival photograph transfer of Chief Bonito, a prominent Chiricahua Apache leader and U.S. Army Apache Scout. size is approximately 6\" height x 3.5\" wide x .5\" depth and weight is 11.1 oz.Al Peyron pioneered this distinctive process of transferring historic, sepia-toned Old West imagery directly onto natural, raw slabs of native sandstone. Because every stone slab is naturally cut, each piece features its own completely unique shape, character, and texture.**Key Features:**
* **Artist:** Hand-signed on the reverse by Al Peyron.
* **Subject:** Chief Bonito, Chiricahua Apache leader (photo originally taken by A. Frank Randall in 1884).
* **Date:** Hand-dated 1984 on the back—marking this as a rare, highly collectible piece from Peyron\'s first year utilizing this transfer technique.
* **Extras:** Includes the original cardstock hanging tag featuring a graphic feather motif and patent details (Pat. Pend. 570,608).
* **Display:** Includes the built-in metal loop on the reverse side, ready for hanging.**Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition with a crisp, clear image transfer. The natural sandstone edges show expected rustic texture. The original tag shows light vintage wear. Please see photos for exact condition details.**Shipping:**
Will be securely padded and shipped with care to ensure the natural sandstone arrives safely.
