Large collection of Art Nouveau letters and shop signs by E. Mulier, professor of decorative composition, published by H. Vial (successor to Ch. Juliot). The work gathers stylized alphabets, floral motifs, and signboard models for commercial storefronts, printed in color and intended for decorative painters, bookbinders, lithographers, and designers of the Belle Époque. The plates feature fluid, plant-inspired typographic compositions characteristic of the 1900 style, offering a rich visual resource for creation, study, and inspiration. Original ribbon-tied portfolio, complete copy.
✦ Provenance : H. Vial Editions, Dourdan ✦ Period : Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions : 44 × 33.5 cm ✦ Material : Lithographs on heavy paper ✦ Content : Complete (text + 28 plates) ✦ Condition : Very good overall condition. Wear to the upper portion of the portfolio cover, light handling marks, clean interior, well-preserved colors, coherent and solid ensemble. Some edges may be slightly rubbed.
A reference resource for typographers, graphic designers, decorators, and inspiration studios working with Belle Époque lettering.
