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Renaissance Scrollwork & Grotesques – Decorative Borders, Mythical Beasts, 1869
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Renaissance Scrollwork & Grotesques – Decorative Borders with Mythical Beasts, Pl. LII
This ornate chromolithograph from Plate LII of Albert Racinet’s L’Ornement Polychrome (Paris, c.1869) presents a stunning array of Renaissance scrollwork and grotesque ornamentation. Carefully executed and vividly colored, the plate highlights the rich stylistic vocabulary of the Renaissance period, particularly the symmetrical vertical borders and band motifs used in architectural friezes, furniture, and manuscript illumination.
Each vertical panel is a masterpiece of intricate scrolls, flowers, fruits, masks, and fantastical beasts. Cherubs, griffins, sphinxes, winged lions, and mythological hybrid creatures are seamlessly integrated into the swirling foliage, illustrating the influence of Roman antiquity as rediscovered during the Renaissance. Jewel-like details—pearls, cabochons, and medallions—enhance the luxurious feel, making the designs well-suited to frescoed interiors and grand decorative panels.
Particularly notable are the central bands featuring winged caducei and angelic figures, symbols of wisdom and divine protection, flanked by botanical arabesques that mirror the balance and order prized in Renaissance design. The bottom section contains smaller circular motifs: medallion heads, masks, and floral rosettes, each a perfect distillation of the classical revival spirit.
Drawn by Bauer and lithographed by Firmin-Didot in Paris, this work is an exceptional example of 19th-century chromolithographic technique and a faithful reproduction of 16th-century ornament. Racinet's compilation remains an indispensable resource for decorative artists, interior designers, and lovers of classical art traditions.
This piece is ideal for collectors of Renaissance design, museum-quality wall décor, or as a reference in design studios and art institutions.
Condition: Excellent. Clean image area with strong color preservation. Slight margin toning consistent with age.
Framing tips: Best suited to a gold-leaf or walnut frame. Consider using a sage green or parchment-colored mat to enhance the rich polychrome palette.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: Firmin-Didot, Paris, after Bauer, c.1869
- Dimensions:Height: 15.91 in (40.4 cm)Width: 11.34 in (28.8 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1869
- Condition:Condition: Excellent. Clean image area with strong color preservation. Slight margin toning consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13766-521stDibs: LU3054346122312
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