Antique French Engraving Le Boudoir Pierre Maleuvre after Sigmund Freudenberger, Framed Rococo Print under Glass 1774, Cabinet Decor Art images
Inv. no. 2545 · Paintings, prints and religious objects
Antique French Engraving Le Boudoir Pierre Maleuvre after Sigmund Freudenberger, Framed Rococo Print under Glass 1774, Cabinet Decor Art
18th century Glass Paper Wood
Price: €280.00
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An authentic antique French engraving titled "Le Boudoir" (Plate 7 / Plate 8 of the "Suite d'estampes pour servir à l'histoire des moeurs et du costume des François..."), executed in 1774. This piece represents a significant historical example of French Rococo printmaking, showcasing the era's sophisticated interior aesthetics.
The artwork was engraved by the renowned French artist Pierre Maleuvre (1740–1803) based on an original design by the Swiss painter and draftsman Sigmund Freudenberger (1745–1801). Under the composition, the print features four lines of French verse and the publishing address "A Paris chés Buldet rue de Gesvres", indicating its authentic 18th-century publication lineage.
* Period: Late 18th Century (dated 1774)
* Technique / Style: Etching and line engraving / Rococo
* Size: Framed size is approximately 39 x 30 cm (15.4 x 11.8 inches), depth 2 cm (0.8 inches). Print window is approximately 28 x 23 cm (11.0 x 9.1 inches).
* Material: Laid paper, glass, gilded wood frame, cardboard backing
* Condition: Fair. The engraving shows minor foxing, age-toning, and faint water stains near the margins, consistent with an antique paper object. The wooden frame is glazed and has noticeable paint/gilt loss and chipping on the left vertical edge, exposing the gesso base.
This piece holds exceptional value for collectors of 18th-century French graphic art and Rococo interiors. It is ideal for display in private studies, libraries, or historic cabinet settings, preserving the elegant narrative of late Enlightenment salon culture.
The artwork was engraved by the renowned French artist Pierre Maleuvre (1740–1803) based on an original design by the Swiss painter and draftsman Sigmund Freudenberger (1745–1801). Under the composition, the print features four lines of French verse and the publishing address "A Paris chés Buldet rue de Gesvres", indicating its authentic 18th-century publication lineage.
* Period: Late 18th Century (dated 1774)
* Technique / Style: Etching and line engraving / Rococo
* Size: Framed size is approximately 39 x 30 cm (15.4 x 11.8 inches), depth 2 cm (0.8 inches). Print window is approximately 28 x 23 cm (11.0 x 9.1 inches).
* Material: Laid paper, glass, gilded wood frame, cardboard backing
* Condition: Fair. The engraving shows minor foxing, age-toning, and faint water stains near the margins, consistent with an antique paper object. The wooden frame is glazed and has noticeable paint/gilt loss and chipping on the left vertical edge, exposing the gesso base.
This piece holds exceptional value for collectors of 18th-century French graphic art and Rococo interiors. It is ideal for display in private studies, libraries, or historic cabinet settings, preserving the elegant narrative of late Enlightenment salon culture.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
- ReferenceGRA-1700-0001
- In stock1 Item
- ConditionUsed
- MPN4575017940
- Era18th century
- MaterialsGlass
Paper
Wood
