A fascinating testament to the architectural décor of the Belle Époque, this catalogue illustrates the expertise of the Émile de Speyr factory, active in Avignon at the beginning of the 20th century. It features some fifty polychrome plates showcasing tiles, borders, friezes, and baseboards in the characteristic style of 1900s cement mosaics – geometric patterns, Greek friezes, stylized floral ornaments, and color combinations typical of the period. Despite some signs of age, the catalogue retains all its graphic richness, offering a comprehensive overview of the product lines produced by one of the major players in southern French decorative ceramics.
✦ Origin: Avignon, Émile de Speyr Factory ✦ Estimated period: 1903 ✦ Dimensions: 31 × 15 cm ✦ Contents: 50 pages ✦ Material: Heavy paper, cardboard cover ✦ Condition: Scattered foxing, minor dog-eared corners on a few pages, otherwise good and complete
A reference piece for collectors of industrial art catalogues or decorators seeking Art Nouveau inspiration.
