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Art Nouveau Wallpaper Samples from Vienna, Austria

About the Item

Two wallpaper samples in the Art Nouveau style from the Vienna Secession period 1914-1915. It was made by Künstler-Tapeten (A Germanic Wallpaper company) and printed by Max Schmidt in Vienna, who also printed wallpapers designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte around the same time. Labeled on the back as a k.u.k. Hoflieferant, which means a court purveyor (imperial and royal court purveyor, sometimes written k & k. Hoflieferant) in the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy, a merchant or service provider, from 1911 until 1918, that had a special permit by an imperial privilege, goods and services to the court to deliver in Vienna. This privilege allowed the supplier to publicly advertise it. Measures: The larger one 29 x 16 in. and 14.5 in. x 12.5 in. Provenance: From noted antiquarian Cary Long (Goudeau Antiques), Baton Rouge.
  • Creator:
    Max Schmidt (Workshop/Studio),Künstler-Tapeten (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1914-1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Framed antique wallpaper sample. note the large one display some punctures.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945012271221
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