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Three Monumental Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs by Albert Racinet, 1873

$1,474.04per set
£1,092.61per set
€1,250per setVAT Included
CA$2,056.35per set
A$2,086.10per set
CHF 1,191.05per set
MX$25,259.38per set
NOK 14,021.58per set
SEK 13,975.04per set
DKK 9,534.07per set

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Three Monumental Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs by Albert Racinet, 1873 Description: An exceptionally decorative set of three original chromolithographs from Albert Racinet's monumental publication L'Ornement polychrome, issued by Firmin Didot in Paris in 1873. Widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of nineteenth-century chromolithography, Racinet's work documents the evolution of architectural and ornamental design from antiquity through the Renaissance. The publication became an indispensable reference for artists, architects, interior designers, and craftsmen, celebrated for its extraordinary color printing and remarkable accuracy. These three plates focus on richly ornamented Renaissance decorative designs of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. They feature elaborate cartouches, scrolling acanthus foliage, grotesques, heraldic elements, architectural ornament, illuminated initials, and richly colored decorative panels reproduced in vivid chromolithography. Printed on large folio sheets by Firmin Didot, the plates retain the brilliance and refinement that made L'Ornement polychrome one of the most influential design books of the nineteenth century. Ideal for display as a triptych in traditional, transitional, or contemporary interiors. Origin: Paris, France Date: 1873 Technique: Original chromolithographs with gold and silver printing from the first folio edition. Condition: Very good antique condition with gentle age toning and minor edge wear consistent with age. The prints are sold unframed. Framed images are for display inspiration only. Keywords: Racinet, L'Ornement Polychrome, Renaissance ornament, Renaissance decoration, chromolithograph, architectural ornament, decorative arts, Firmin Didot, French design, Victorian design sourcebook, illuminated ornament, cartouche, grotesque, interior design, maximalist decor, historic ornament, ornamental print, folio plate, Paris 1873.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 11.34 in (28.8 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1873
  • Condition:
    Very good antique condition with gentle age toning and minor edge wear consistent with age. The prints are sold unframed. Framed images are for display inspiration only.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14323-54, -56, -571stDibs: LU3054350881502

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