PERDRIGÉ, Arsene. Project for a school group and a town hall in Messy (Seine-et-Marne). Two drawings 1885.

1.  Commune de Messy, Schools and Town Hall Project,  Indian ink red and blue on fine linen paper. 

65.4 x 98cm. Folds (sheet folded into fifteen).  This sheet is bright and clear with only light foxing in the folds.  Size is 65 x 97.8cm. Folds (sheet folded in ten).  Overall in excellent condition for its age.

Elevation of the main facade and sections CD and AB mention a "Scale of 0.01 per meter" at the bottom left. Signed lower right: "Drawn by the undersigned architect, Meaux, April 25, 1886, A. Perdrigé". The date is written over an earlier date in pencil. 

Arsène Perdrigé was an architect from Meldois born in 1845. His son Georges Arsène followed in his fathers footsteps and was a student at the School of Fine Arts in Paris from 1887 to 1892.  He was known for many fine buildings in France, some of which still exist, it is unknown whether this exact building was ever built, however the town hall in Messy has a similar design with out the clocktower.  Having a clocktower incorporated in major buildings was very common at this time in France, and many can still be seen working today.   I have two of his works on offer, please check out the other at my store. Both pieces are of exceptional quality and beautifully drawn, as they are currently presented they will remain in very good condition for many years to come.  A truly rare find in Australia. 

They would be the ideal purchase for an architects office or house, or for someone with a keen interest in French architecture.  RARE.

If you wish to buy and you are overseas these will be de-framed and sent folded up in a roll.  A discount of $500 will be made to the order as this is what the frame cost.

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