1875 Chromolithograph Medieval Design Tile Pattern 13th Century France LOR1

This is a rare original 1875 color chromolithograph that depicts a variety of Medieval tile designs from the 13th and 14th centuries in France. Please be sure to view the additional image for more information about each piece.

Key Elements

13th Century - 1,16,17,21,25. Loan Cathedral - 2,3,6,7,9,10,12,13,14,15,24,31,32,33. Rouen museum - 4. Abbey of Saint Loup - 5,22,27. Cathedral of Saint Omer - 8,19,29. Fontenay - 11. Paris, Cluny museum - 18. Reims, hôtel de ville - 20,26,28. Troyes - 23. Paris, Louvre museum - 30, Rouen, palais de justice.

13th and 14th centuries - 34 to 43. From different manuscript in the national library.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 13 inches; 23 x 33 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to offer a rare collection of chromolithographs in fantastic condition. These colorful, interesting pieces provide valuable glimpses into many of designs, motifs, and decorative styles from historical eras such as that of the ancient Egyptians, Byzantines, Greco-Romans and of course the Middle Ages and High Renaissance. The Medieval designs also feature a wide variety of manuscript illuminations that are absolutely stunning. Virtually unseen online, these items would be magnificent framed.

Keywords specific to this image: historical, interlacing, leaf, geometric, circle, orange, green

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