Antique sheet of decorative patterns numbered "Pl. 6", lithographed in Strasbourg by Grieshaber & Weiss. It brings together several compositions intended for engraving work: a large octagonal cartouche topped by a crown and featuring an eagle with spread wings, military motifs with weapons and a drum, shields, garlands, ribbons, and blank cartouches for personalization. Its imperial-inspired iconography and finely engraved ornaments make it a remarkable pattern sheet for mid-19th-century graphic arts.
✦ Estimated period: circa 1860 ✦ Provenance: France, Strasbourg, lithographers Grieshaber & Weiss ✦ Dimensions: approx. 26.5 x 19 cm ✦ Material: lithograph on paper ✦ Condition: as is, with foxing, small stains, soiling, and visible signs of age
A superb antique sheet of heraldic patterns from Strasbourg, ideal for a graphic arts collection or a cabinet of curiosities.
