19th-century French School, Two Designs for Rococo-revival Furniture - Pair of Antique Watercolours

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This decorative pair of late 19th-century French drawings depict a daybed and commode in the Rococo taste.

Drawings of this nature were vital for furniture makers and those working within the interior design industry. Often, they were produced as lithographs and bound within large folios. These were then shown to prospective customers when discussing a scheme for their home. Here’s an Italian example owned by S.A. Giovanni Bandini of Rome:

https://www.splrarebooks.com/collection/view/petit-portfeuille-moderne-de-tentures

Original drawings are less common and these are good examples.

Framed and glazed. One bearing a monogram.

Medium: Watercolour and gouache on paper

Overall size: 15” x 12½” / 40cm x 32cm & 15” x 17” / 38cm x 43cm

Year of creation: c. 1900

Condition: Present well. Frames with some light wear. Minor foxing.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA946992

Description

This decorative pair of late 19th-century French drawings depict a daybed and commode in the Rococo taste.

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Drawings of this nature were vital for furniture makers and those working within the interior design industry.

Brave Fine Art

Often, they were produced as lithographs and bound within large folios. These were then shown to prospective customers when discussing a scheme for their home. Here’s an Italian example owned by S.A. Giovanni Bandini of Rome: