Set of 4 Antique French Empire Design Plates by Pierre De La Mésangère

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Set of 4 Antique French Empire Design Plates by Pierre de La MésangèreAn exceptional, curated set of four (4) original … Read more Set of 4 Antique French Empire Design Plates by Pierre de La MésangèreAn exceptional, curated set of four (4) original 19th-century French hand-colored engravings from the legendary series Collection de Meubles et Objets de Goût, published in Paris under the direction of Pierre Antoine de La Mésangère (1761-1831).Provenance:

About the Artwork:These historical plates served as the definitive trend-setting guides for early 19th-century French luxury cabinetmaking and interior design. This specific collection beautifully illustrates the shifting tides of elite French decorative arts, showcasing highly intricate furniture designs, drapery arrangements, and ornamental objects spanning the Consulat, Empire, and French Restoration periods.

Each plate was meticulously engraved by leading Parisian artisans of the day and individually hand-colored.

Condition & Presentation:The prints are in beautiful antique condition with rich, vibrant hand-applied watercolor detailing and a wonderful, authentic paper patina consistent with age. The set arrives beautifully matted and housed in matching premium gallery frames, completely wired and ready to hang as a magnificent four-piece gallery wall. See less