Rare 1869 Chromolithograph Print from Auguste Racinet / Firmin Didot - L'Ornement Polychrome 

We have many other plates listed and are happy to combine shipping where possible, just ask. Highly sought after print, examples are held in museum collections around the world (see example held in the Metropolitan Museum in New York)

Approx Size of Mount: 16" x 11.95" Approx 

Approx Visible Size of Print: 12.5" x 7.95" Approx 

Rare large chromolithograph print, from a folio of plates 'L'ornement Polychrome', published  in Paris by Librairie de Firmin-Didot Freres between 1869 and 1888. Born in Paris, Auguste Racinet, (1825-1893), an artist of considerable merit is highly acclaimed as one of the leading art historians of the period. This is an original 1869 print, not to be confused with the modern reprinted versions widely available. Great overall condition, some yellowing of the paper, and age spots, You will receive the item pictured, so the pictures are integral to the condition report and listing. This and the others come from a large private library and have been in the same family for a number of decades. Freshly mounted / matted in a new mount, backed and sealed ready for you to frame. Not suitable from removal from mount. 

This original plate from 'L'ornement polychrome' is a rare and much sought after book. Richly illustrated with these highly detailed plates, adapted from borders, tiles, carved wood panels, and other ornamental sources, the designs include classic Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan motifs; Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Indian patterns; samples from the Arabic and Byzantine cultures; Celtic, medieval, Renaissance and 18th century European art. We have many other plates listed and are happy to combine shipping where possible.