An elegant capital lettering from the series "Letters and Signs" (2nd series) published by H. Vial around 1900. The gilded and shaded letters stand out against a light blue background, surmounted by a cartouche adorned with foliage and bearing the inscription "Offices." This composition evokes the administrative and architectural typography of early 20th-century signs, used to identify private mansions, offices, or companies.
✦ Provenance: H. Vial, publisher ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 43 × 32.5 cm ✦ Material: Color lithograph on laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight foxing and worn edges without tears.
Beautiful institutional typography plate, representative of Belle Époque sign design – perfect for framing or collecting antique letters.
