Collection Of Antique Chromolithograph By Imp. Firmin Didot
Item Details
A collection of antique chromolithograph engravings by Imp. Firmin-Didot & Cie, Paris. This is a collection of antique lithograph engravings by Firmin-Didot printing company based in Paris, France. The first engraving is entitled "Moyen Age" "Middle Ages" & "Mittel Alter." It is an intricate illumination of manuscripts of flowers and jewels and is numbered PL. XLIX. On the back of the frame is information about the engraving. The second piece is labeled "Mauresque" "Moresque" and "Maurisch." It is numbered PL. XXX on the bottom. It is Moresque Art of an architectural decoration. The third piece is entitled "Indien" "Indian" and "Indisch." It is numbered PL. XIX. It is labeled "Indian Art Modern Decor." The fourth piece is entitled "Grec" "Greck" and "Griechish." It is numbered PL. VI. It is labeled "Greek Antiquity & Greco-Roman Polychrome Motifs" on the back of the frame. Information about all four engravings is on a paper on the back of the frame. They each have wire hangers. Firmin Didot lived from 1764-1836 and was known for using the stereotype to make prints for the publishing industry and was renown across Europe for his printmaking.
Condition
Condition is consistent with aging and use. Antique.
Dimensions
Measured frames as a stack.
Item #
15LEX141-204
