Framed Antique French Fashion Print - La Mode Illustrée and Journal des Jeunes Personnes - 19th Century Victorian Art

Original 19th-century French fashion print, presented in a gilded wooden frame. This piece belongs to a select collection of engravings from the prestigious Parisian publications 'La Mode Illustrée' and 'Journal des Jeunes Personnes', benchmarks of high fashion and social etiquette of the era.

History of the Object:
During the second half of the 19th century, these plates were steel engravings, often hand-colored, used to spread Parisian trends throughout Europe. 'La Mode Illustrée', under the direction of Emmeline Raymond, became the first mass-circulation fashion magazine, noted for the technical precision of its illustrations.

Details and Specifications:
- Period: 19th Century (circa 1860-1880).
- Technique: Steel engraving with period coloring.
- Materials: Heavyweight paper, gilded wood, protective glass.
- Approximate Frame Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm (12.6 x 9.4 inches).
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The paper shows a natural patina and slight signs of oxidation (foxing) consistent with its age, which guarantees its authenticity.
- Special Note: Unit #13 has fractured glass, although the engraving and frame remain intact.

Appraisal:
An object of high interest for collectors of fashion history, classic style interior decorators, and specialists in 19th-century graphic works.