A lavish album published by Société Anonyme Merbes-Sprimont, a renowned Belgian company specializing in marble, sandstone, granite, and decorative mosaics. This volume contains 26 plates printed in black and white and in color, showcasing a remarkable variety of compositions: geometric patterns, Art Deco signs, floral mosaics, and ornamental borders typical of elegant 1920s interiors. It also includes photographs of completed projects—facades, storefronts, and floors—illustrating the refinement of Belgian mosaic work between the two World Wars.
✦ Origin: Brussels, Merbes-Sprimont ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1925 ✦ Dimensions: 24.5 × 15.5 cm ✦ Contents: 26 color and black & white plates ✦ Material: Printed paper, cardboard cover ✦ Condition: Wear and minor losses on the cover, minor losses and tears on the first 3 to 4 pages, scattered foxing.
A fine example of Belgian excellence in decorative mosaic, a testament to a know-how exported throughout Europe during the Art Deco period.
