Framed 19th-Century French Hand-Colored Architectural Engravings by César Daly - A Pair

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Pair of hand-colored antique architectural engravings from the publication Motifs Historiques by César Daly, a renowned 19th-century French architect and … Read more Pair of hand-colored antique architectural engravings from the publication Motifs Historiques by César Daly, a renowned 19th-century French architect and editor. Double matted and framed under glass. These prints showcase the luxurious interior design of 19th-century France, specifically featuring two distinct fireplace mantle designs.

The first one is a fireplace in the "Style Louis XV (Fin)" (Late Louis XV style), noted as a "CHEMINÉE D'UNE SALLE À MANGER - ARCHEVECHÉ DE BORDEAUX" (Fireplace from a dining room - Archbishopric of Bordeaux).

Second one features a grand design in the "Style Henri IV" (Henry IV style), identified as a "CHEMINÉE D'UN HÔTEL, RUE DE LA POMME À TOULOUSE" (Fireplace from a mansion, Rue de la Pomme in Toulouse).

The title, "MOTIFS HISTORIQUES, PAR MṘ CÉSAR DALY, ARCHᵀᴱ" is clearly visible on both prints. The plates were likely printed by Imp. A. Salmon and Lemarchier & Cie in Paris. Each print was recently framed under glass in a matching, custom gold-tone frame with a decorative wave pattern, with double matting. The back of the framing indicates custom work by "Timothy's Custom Framing" in San Clemente, CA.

These prints are large and can instantly elevate a living room, study, or gallery wall with a touch of classical European elegance. See less