An old plate of typographic and ornamental models entitled "Motifs for the use of Messrs. lithographers", composed and engraved by Th. Siegfried. Printed in Strasbourg by the lithographers Grieshaber & Weiss and sold by F. Kling, Quai des Pêcheurs n° 17, it brings together five proposals for commercial labels and letterheads for painters, hairdressers, bakers, commissioners or novelty merchants. A remarkable working document of Alsatian graphic arts from the mid-19th century, combining typographies, cartouches and engraved ornaments.
✦ Estimated period: circa 1855-1865 ✦ Provenance: France, Strasbourg ✦ Dimensions: approx. 20.5 x 27 cm ✦ Material: lithograph on paper ✦ Condition: good overall condition, with slight foxing, small stains and traces of time on the edges
An authentic old lithographic model plate from Strasbourg, ideal for a graphic arts collection or a cabinet of curiosities.
