Set of Three Renaissance Grotesque Ornament Chromolithographs by Racinet, 1873
€ 1 250
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1873
Publisher
Paris, France
Sheet size
41.5 × 28.8 cm (16.3 × 11.3 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14323-66, -67, -71
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
Very good antique condition with gentle age toning, occasional light foxing, and minor handling marks consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
About this sheet
Set of Three Renaissance Grotesque Ornament Chromolithographs by Albert Racinet A superb set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating Renaissance grotesque ornament and decorative architectural panels, published in Paris by Firmin Didot & Cie as part of Albert Racinet's landmark work L'Ornement Polychrome.
This carefully curated trio showcases the remarkable imagination of Renaissance decorative art through richly ornamented panels featuring grotesques, scrolling acanthus, mythological masks, putti, floral arabesques, ornamental cartouches, architectural borders, and finely balanced decorative compositions. Inspired by sixteenth-century Italian and French Renaissance interiors, these designs demonstrate the revival of classical ornament that became one of the defining artistic movements of the Renaissance.
Executed in brilliant chromolithography, each plate displays exceptional richness of color and intricate detail. Together they offer a striking survey of Renaissance ornament, ranging from richly framed decorative panels to elegant grotesque compositions and architectural embellishments. Their harmonious palette of terracotta, olive green, soft blue, gold, crimson, and ivory creates an impressive wall display suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Originally published as individual plates, they are offered here as a matching set that beautifully illustrates the diversity and refinement of Renaissance decorative design. They are equally appealing to collectors of antique prints, architects, interior designers, and enthusiasts of historic ornament.
Publication: L'Ornement Polychrome. Cent planches en couleurs or et argent Published under the direction of Albert Racinet. Firmin Didot, Paris.
Medium: Original chromolithographs on wove paper.
Condition: Very good antique condition with gentle age toning, occasional light foxing, and minor handling marks consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Sold unframed.
Please note: These are original nineteenth-century antique chromolithographs and not modern reproductions. Any framed images shown are for display inspiration only. The prints are sold unframed.
