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A striking and highly decorative 1920s hardcover edition of Practical Graining & Marbling by F. Maire, featuring an exceptional red …
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A striking and highly decorative 1920s hardcover edition of Practical Graining & Marbling by F. Maire, featuring an exceptional red cloth binding with bold black typography and a wonderful original owner inscription dated 1927. The handwritten inscription gives the piece an authentic sense of history and atelier provenance, elevating it beyond a standard decorative book.
Originally intended as a professional instructional guide for decorative painters and craftsmen, the book explores faux bois and marbling techniques, including the graining of oak, walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, bird’s-eye maple, and other finishes associated with traditional European interiors and luxury craftsmanship.
The vivid red cover, graphic typography, and naturally aged pages make this an especially compelling styling object for designers, collectors, and lovers of old-world craftsmanship. Equally beautiful displayed in a study, library, or layered into a coffee table vignette with art, architecture, and design books.
Its workshop aesthetic feels very Ralph Lauren, English country house, and European artisan studio, while the authentic 1920s inscription adds warmth and character impossible to replicate.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 1ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styled After
- Bunny Williams Home
- Ralph Lauren
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate wear to cloth boards, edge wear, toning to pages, and light foxing consistent with age. … moreExcellent antique condition with age-appropriate wear to cloth boards, edge wear, toning to pages, and light foxing consistent with age. Original owner inscription dated 1927 remains beautifully intact. less
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