A charming advertising lithograph from the "Bibliothèque du Peintre en Bâtiment – Nouveaux Modèles de Lettres" (Building Painter's Library – New Lettering Templates) by A. Botzum, published by E. Thézard Fils in Dourdan (Seine-et-Oise). The design features an elegant light gray rocaille cartouche on a deep red background, bearing the inscription "Meubles de Styles" (Style Furniture) in a fanciful early 20th-century typeface. This type of template served as a reference for sign painters when creating signs and commercial panels.
✦ Provenance: Éditions E. Thézard Fils, Dourdan (S. & O.) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900–1905 ✦ Dimensions: 45 × 32.5 cm ✦ Material: Color lithograph on heavy laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition – some foxing, beautiful color
An iconic decorative plate reflecting the Belle Époque taste for stylized typography and relief effects, perfect for framing or graphic collections.
