A superb testament to the industrial décor of southern France at the turn of the 20th century, this catalogue showcases the production of the Édouard Coudonne factory, based in Narbonne. Printed by Mulcey in Saint-Étienne, it features a rich chromolithographed cover and numerous color plates revealing tiles, friezes, and borders with motifs typical of the Belle Époque – stylized flowers, rosettes, Greek key patterns, and geometric arabesques. The collection reflects the technical precision and decorative refinement of the cement mosaics used for the floors of bourgeois homes and public buildings in southern France.
✦ Origin: Narbonne, Édouard Coudonne Factory ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910 ✦ Dimensions: 24.5 × 12.5 cm ✦ Contents: 42 pages, including 9 detachable pages ✦ Material: Heavy paper, black cloth backing ✦ Condition: A few loose pages, minor signs of wear on the cover, interior very clean and plates well preserved
A valuable catalogue for lovers of cement mosaics and decorators seeking period color references.
