Antique French Fashion Plate, Elegant Ladies with Child, Garden Scene, c.1880
€ 290
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1880
Mapmaker / artist
Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, Paris, c.1880
Technique
Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size
36.2 × 26.8 cm (14.3 × 10.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13157-2-14
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Antique condition with light toning and minor age-related wear.
About this sheet
Antique French Fashion Plate, Elegant Ladies with Child, Garden Scene
A beautifully composed fashion plate featuring two refined ladies and a child in a classical garden setting, showcasing the elegance of late 19th-century Parisian dress.
This engraving originates from Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, celebrated for its detailed and stylish depictions of contemporary fashion. The figures are rendered with precision, highlighting intricate fabrics, tailored silhouettes, and fashionable accessories. The child’s presence introduces a sense of intimacy and domestic elegance, enhancing its decorative appeal. The architectural elements in the background provide a refined context, making this piece both artistic and historically significant.
Framing tip: Ideal for grouping with similar prints; use a wide mat to enhance presence on the wall.
This is an original antique engraving, not a reproduction. The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale.
