The 1979 W460 G-WAGEN ‘civilian’ model went on sale in September 1979 with three engine choices and five body variants! G-Wagen gained its global fame in 1980 when Mercedes-Benz built a ‘Popemobile’ based on the 230 G cabriolet during Pope John Paul II's first visit to Germany. The G-class was first suggested by the shah of Iran and developed as a military vehicle later used by the Argentine Army beginning in 1981 with the ‘military’ model 461.
AUTHENTICITY : Each drawing is limited to 10 signed and numbered prints regardless of size and comes together with a certificate & 10SERIE 'medallion'
PAPER : Professionally ink printed onto 350gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper to achieve the best color & light fastness.
FRAME :
Profile : A 14 x 34mm (0,55 x 1.33inch) beveled profile made from Obeche (African Maple) which is depended upon for its stability and relative resistance to warping once machined. It is offered in either color black, white or our exotic African hardwood 'Kiaat'.
GLASS :
'Museum Glass' is 'non-reflective' and absorbs damaging UV light to allow over 98% transmission allowing only the best vibrant colors to translate and is advised for all the limited & signed prints.
'Standard' picture framing glass is a 2mm clear float glass. It is inexpensive and will protect your artwork from dust and physical damage.
BACKING :
Full archival acid-free board with 10mm deep-sunk (spacer) in same to create depth and set the artwork back off the glass.
