A rare set of 17 small, round cardboard boxes, still containing their original pigments in vibrant hues: royal green, Prussian blue, red lead, white lead, ammonia green, etc. Each lid is adorned with an elegant typographic label with a rocaille border and handwritten script, typical of late 19th-century art studios and drawing schools. A rare glimpse into the world of decorative painters, colorists, and lithographers of the period.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Material: Cardboard and mineral pigments ✦ Condition: Very nice, homogeneous set, slight wear to the edges, original pigments still present
Rare complete set with sublime colours, ideal for enriching an artist's display case or a collection focused on graphic arts and colour.
