Antique French Framed Engraving

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Step back into 19th-century Paris, where artistry and craftsmanship walked hand in hand along the cobblestoned Rue Montmartre. This framed … Read more Step back into 19th-century Paris, where artistry and craftsmanship walked hand in hand along the cobblestoned Rue Montmartre. This framed engraving Plate 31 from a French design folio published by Mittnacht, once served as a wellspring of inspiration for silversmiths, jewelers, and furniture makers of the age.

Every line, every scroll, every mythical figure etched into its surface reflects the Renaissance Revival spirit that captivated Parisian design. These ornamental engravings weren’t meant to hang idly; they were blueprints of beauty, shaping the objects that filled grand salons, glittering boudoirs, and the workshops of the city’s finest craftsmen.

Now, more than 150 years later, this piece invites you to bring a touch of that same heritage into your own home.

Imagine it:

- Hung above a writing desk, where pen meets paper in quiet reflection.

- Styled in a library or study, flanked by leather-bound books and warm light.

- Or as a conversation piece in a hallway or salon wall, lending old-world elegance and Parisian romance to modern life.

A bridge between the workshops of 19th-century Paris and the walls of today, this engraving carries a story of craftsmanship, history, and timeless design.

20”x18” framed

Title / Series: Portefeuille Historique de l’Ornementiste

Publisher: A. Hauser, Paris (Boulevard des Italiens 11)

Date: Circa 1850–1875

Medium: Copperplate or steel engraving on laid paper

Style: Renaissance & Rococo ornamental design (inspired by 17th–18th century artists like Jean Berain and Le Pautre)

Purpose: These engravings were used as reference plates for artists, architects, and craftsmen during the French Second Empire era. See less