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1250 - Illustration from 1829. Nineteenth-century publishing school…
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Estimate €100 - €400
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Description
Illustration from 1829. Nineteenth-century publishing school. 19th century Hardback book with gold foil printing on a red background. The cover features an elaborate allegorical scene depicting a serene, seated female figure dressed in a classical tunic. The figure is framed by a profusion of plant motifs, palm trees and garlands symbolising intellectual fertility and artistic glory, set against an elaborate, modernist-inspired design that spans the entire cover. The visual language combines decorative typefaces, graphic emblems and symmetrical compositions that evoke the tradition of illustrated publishing. The quality of the printing and the harmony of the design transform the book into a refined object, where the form enhances the content. This work, dated 1829, forms part of the context of the great artistic publications of the 19th century, conceived as vehicles of culture, prestige and aesthetic sophistication. 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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