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Tyrolean Carpet Seller – Zell Austria, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored 1853
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Tyrolean Carpet Seller Print Zell Austria 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph
This striking antique print depicts a carpet seller (Marchand de Tapis) from Zell in Tyrol, Austria. Created by François Claudius Compte-Calix, it was published in Paris in 1853 by Chez Aubert et C-ie as part of the prestigious Le Keepsake de Costumes series, which presented traditional costumes from across Europe and beyond in exquisite artistic detail.
François Claudius Compte-Calix (1813-1880) was a notable French painter and lithographer renowned for his romantic, historical, and ethnographic subjects. His works combine artistic refinement with documentary accuracy, capturing the character and dignity of European regional figures in their authentic attire.
This hand-colored lithograph, part of the Musée Cosmopolite collection, portrays the carpet seller walking with a heavy bundle of rolled carpets strapped to his back. He is smoking a pipe and carries a wooden walking stick, wearing a green Tyrolean hat adorned with feathers, a brown jacket over a yellow vest, blue-grey stockings, and sturdy boots. The lithographic details vividly render the textures of wool, cloth, leather, and wood, while the delicate hand coloring brings warmth and realism to the scene, capturing the hard-working yet dignified spirit of Tyrolean rural merchants in the mid-19th century.
Lithography, the printing technique used here, involved drawing directly onto limestone plates before inking and pressing onto paper to achieve crisp and fine lines. The prints were then hand-colored with water-based pigments to enhance their visual impact and decorative quality.
Condition summary: overall good condition with scattered foxing visible mainly in the margins, and light age toning typical of mid-19th century prints. A minor water stain is visible along the right margin, not affecting the central image.
Framing tips: this print will be beautifully presented in a rustic dark wood or walnut frame to match its earthy tones, or a black frame for a more striking presentation. A cream or warm beige mat will enhance the natural palette while providing subtle contrast to the aged paper. Museum-quality UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve colors and paper integrity.
This lithograph is ideal for collectors of Tyrolean and Austrian regional costumes, 19th-century ethnographic art, or European cultural history. It also makes a wonderful decorative accent for traditional interiors, libraries, studies, or Alpine-style homes, bringing authentic rustic charm and timeless dignity to any space.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1853
- Condition:Condition summary: overall good condition with scattered foxing visible mainly in the margins, and light age toning typical of mid-19th century prints. A minor water stain is visible along the right margin, not affecting the central image.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13329-131stDibs: LU3054345749482
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