1875 Chromolithograph 17th Century Design Mural Miniature Motif LOR1

This is a rare original 1875 color chromolithograph that depicts a variety of painted murals, miniatures, glazes and niello that date back to the 17th century. A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of gold ink that not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details which might otherwise be missed. Key Elements 1. Panel from the wing of the Reines-Mères (Queen-Mothers), at Fontainebleau Château - 2. Ceiling panel from Anne of Austria's apartment at the Louvre Palace - 3. Piece from the palace of Luxembourg - 4,5. Miniatures from a manuscript created for Anne of Austria - 6,7,8,9,10,11,12. Decorative features from the architecture of Saint-Eustache - 13,14. Fragments of different niello and metalwork designs. CONDITIONThis 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Typ