A magnificent industrial catalog from the Bouat company in Castelnaudary, a manufacturer of terracotta architectural products, specializing in ornaments, pipes, statues, vases, and enameled lettering. The cover, illustrated with a female figure in the style of Mucha, perfectly embodies the Southern Art Nouveau style. Inside, 26 plates detail an impressive variety of items: crested roof finials, rosettes, fireplace surrounds, decorative busts, and terracotta animal heads. A true testament to the expertise of ceramic manufacturers in the South of France at the beginning of the 20th century.
✦ Origin: Castelnaudary, Maison Bouat ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910 ✦ Dimensions: 24.5 × 16 cm ✦ Contents: Complete, 26 illustrated plates ✦ Material: Printed paper, illustrated cover ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some signs of wear but no missing parts or tears, clean interior
A rare work documenting regional ornamental terracotta production – a valuable study resource for lovers of architecture and decorative art.
