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Medieval Ornament Print – Antique Middle Ages Decorative Borders, 1869

$259.30
£195.30
€220
CA$357.58
A$401.73
CHF 209.90
MX$4,903.27
NOK 2,665.15
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Medieval Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Middle Ages Decorative Borders, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph presents a richly detailed compilation of decorative border motifs from the European Middle Ages. Plate XXXII from L'Ornement Polychrome, it offers a dynamic selection of colorful patterns adapted from medieval manuscripts, architecture, stained glass, and textiles—capturing the bold creativity of Gothic and Romanesque design traditions. The plate is arranged as a patchwork of ornamental strips and friezes, each featuring unique motifs rendered in saturated reds, golds, blues, greens, and purples. Designs range from interlacing knotwork and trefoil scrolls to geometric panels, heraldic devices, and stylized floral forms. Some borders include hearts, wave motifs, chevrons, rosettes, lozenges, and palmettes—each shaped with sharp definition and vibrant color, reflecting the symbolic richness and technical sophistication of medieval art. These patterns would have been used to embellish illuminated manuscripts, architectural cornices, altar panels, and ecclesiastical vestments, where ornamentation played both a decorative and didactic role. The rhythmic repetition, symmetry, and symbolic language were integral to the medieval visual experience, particularly in sacred contexts where pattern was meant to evoke heavenly order and divine light. This plate was printed in Paris around 1869 by Firmin-Didot, lithographed by Bauer, and compiled under the direction of Albert Racinet. Created through the chromolithographic process, the print captures the medieval flair for vivid color and intricate craftsmanship. It served as a critical design resource during the 19th-century Gothic Revival, inspiring architects, decorators, and designers to reintroduce medieval forms into modern visual culture. Condition: Excellent condition. Strong paper with bright, unfaded colors. Very minor age-toning and a few light fox marks in the margins. Image area clean and crisp. No tears or repairs. Framing tips: A dark oak or deep red frame will echo the medieval color palette. Pair with an ivory or parchment-toned mat to complement the historical context and enhance the print’s vibrant contrast. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Firmin-Didot, Paris, after A. Racinet, c.1869 Keyword: Moyen Âge
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.91 in (40.4 cm)Width: 11.34 in (28.8 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1869
  • Condition:
    Condition: Excellent condition. Strong paper with bright, unfaded colors. Very minor age-toning and a few light fox marks in the margins. Image area clean and crisp. No tears or repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13766-321stDibs: LU3054346121612

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