Three Original Renaissance Ornament Plates by Albert 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-14323-55, -58, -59
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 light age toning and minor edge wear consistent with age. The sheets retain generous margins and present beautifully. Please review the photographs carefully.
About this sheet
An exceptional set of three original antique chromolithographs from Albert Charles Auguste Racinet's celebrated publication L'Ornement polychrome. Cent planches en couleurs, or et argent, published by Firmin Didot in Paris in 1873.
Recognized as one of the masterpieces of nineteenth-century chromolithography, Racinet's monumental work documents the finest ornamental traditions from antiquity through the Renaissance. The publication became an indispensable reference for architects, interior designers, cabinetmakers, jewelers, and decorative artists, admired for its remarkable accuracy and brilliant color printing.
This carefully selected trio highlights the richness of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Renaissance ornament. The plates feature elaborate cartouches, heraldic devices, grotesques, scrolling acanthus foliage, decorative panels, architectural details, and richly colored ornamental motifs inspired by historic European interiors and decorative arts.
Printed in large folio format by the renowned Parisian publisher Firmin Didot, these original chromolithographs display the exceptional craftsmanship for which the publication is celebrated. Their vibrant colors and intricate designs make them equally suitable for collectors of decorative arts and for display in both classical and contemporary interiors.
These are original nineteenth-century chromolithographs from the first edition and are not modern reproductions.
The framed images are shown for display inspiration only. The prints are offered and shipped unframed.
Designer: Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825–1893)
Medium: Original chromolithographs on paper.
Very good antique condition with light age toning and minor edge wear consistent with age. The sheets retain generous margins and present beautifully. Please review the photographs carefully.
