Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Renaissance Scrollwork & Grotesques – Decorative Borders, Mythical Beasts, 1869

$283.45
£213.40
€240
CA$390.48
A$437.31
CHF 228.18
MX$5,341.53
NOK 2,903.12
SEK 2,736.54
DKK 1,826.91

About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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

More From This Seller

View All
Renaissance Decorative Borders & Panels – Richly Colored Grotesques, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Renaissance Decorative Borders & Panels – Richly Colored Grotesques, Pl. LVII This elaborate chromolithograph, Plate LVII from the influential *L'Ornement Polychrome* series (Paris,...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, Pl. LV This richly colored chromolithograph, Plate LV from *L'Ornement Polychrome* (Paris, ca. 1869), showcase...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Greek-Roman Ornament Print – Classical Decorative Motifs & Borders, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Greek-Roman Ornament Print – Classical Decorative Motifs & Borders, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph presents a magnificent collection of Greco-Roman decorative motifs, drawing ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Decorative Friezes – Grotesques, Cherubs & Heraldry, Plate LI, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Renaissance Decorative Friezes – Grotesques, Cherubs & Heraldry, Plate LI, c.1869 This dazzling chromolithograph from Plate LI of L'Ornement Polychrome by Albert Racinet showcases a...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels from L'Ornement Polychrome, Plate LXXI This vivid and highly decorative sheet is Plate LXXI from the celebrated chromolithograph...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Decorative Cartouches & Motifs – Antique Lithograph, ca.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Renaissance Decorative Cartouches & Motifs – Antique Lithograph, Pl. LVIII This striking chromolithograph, Plate LVIII from L’Ornement Polychrome (Paris, circa 1869), showcases a br...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

You May Also Like

Gothic Decorative Motifs - Vintage Chromolithograph - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Gothic Decorative Motifs is a vintage chromolithograph realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Gothic Decorative motifs i...
Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Decorative Motifs German Renaissance - Lithograph - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorative motifs of the German...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Patterns and Decorations of the Italian Renaissance - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Patterns and Decorations of the Italian Renaissance is a beautiful cromolitograph realized after motifs by Modes & Mendels in the Central Librar...
Category

19th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance -l Chromolithograph - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorat...
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance - Chromolithograph - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorat...
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Decorative Motifs of the German Renaissance -Chromolithograph-Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative motifs of the German Renaissance is a vintage chromolithograph by an anonymous artist of the early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorative motif...
Category

Early 20th Century More Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph