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Templum Fine Art Auctions

1246 - Illustration from 1825. Nineteenth-century publishing tradit…
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Estimate €100 - €400
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Illustration from 1825. Nineteenth-century publishing tradition. 19th century Hardback book with gold foil stamping on a red background. The cover features a distinctly allegorical composition, depicting a seated female figure, elegantly dressed in a tunic, surrounded by ornamental elements including palm branches, leaves and floral motifs. This classically inspired iconography is integrated with an elaborate vegetal decoration featuring sinuous lines, characteristic of the modernist style. The elaborate typography, graphic emblems and ornamental arrangement reveal the work’s intention to project an ideal of culture, art and editorial refinement. The technical execution, with its meticulously defined gilt reliefs, highlights the print quality and sophistication of the period. This piece, published in 1825, forms part of the rise of 19th-century European illustrated publications, reflecting both bourgeois taste and a commitment to cultural and artistic dissemination. Its editorial design, in terms of both content and craftsmanship, makes the volume a valuable testament to the graphic and aesthetic tradition of its time. Dimensions: 39 x 29 x 6 cm.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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