Motifs De Peinture Decorative Pour Appartements Modernes Gruz, Hippolyte Architecture,Art/Design

Paris, Librairie Spéciale des Arts Industriels et Décoratifs. Circa 1867 (The title page is dated 1860 but the preface refers to work by the author up until 1867). A large folio-sized portfolio of loose pages and plates as issued. Title page, 2 page preface, 3 page list of plates. These are followed by a chromolithographed title page and 60 plates depicting classical designs for wall, frieze and ceiling paintings based on styles dating from the Renaissance to the 18th century, but intended as a reference and pattern book for contemporary interior designers. The author Hippolyte Gruz was a noted Parisian painter and decorator responsible for the interiors of many of Paris’ most fashionable hotels in the mid-19th century. 45 of the plates are full colour chromolithographs, many heightened with gold. The remainder are coloured lithographs. Together, they comprise a stunning collection of beautifully reproduced designs. This collection of loose plates is housed in its original portfolio with a printed front cover and its 3 original ties but with a new cloth spine. Though intact and completely serviceable, the portfolio is worn around the edges of its covers and has lost around a third of the paper covering to the back cover. Title page slightly chipped at its foredge and a little dust-soiled. A couple of plates slightly chipped at their foredge. One plate with a horizontal tear across its foredge margin just extending into the ruled border of the print but not into the image itself. Occasional light dust and finger-soiling to some of the plate margins. Otherwise, a clean collection of sumptuous full colour plates housed in their original portfolio, the latter in reasonably good condition. NB The price of this item is negotiable dependent on your chosen payment method. Further photographs available on request. This is a large and relatively heavy book which will incur an additional shipping charge to that quoted in this listing. Please feel welcome to make contact if you have any questions about this item or to discuss payment options. Size: Atlas Folio - over 23" - 25" tall