An original workshop portfolio titled "Beams and Pilasters," containing a coherent set of 12 preparatory drawings and stencils used by a decorative painter. It includes pencil sketches, layouts of architectural ornaments (pilasters, frames, scrolls), and perforated stencils for transferring motifs. The collection concretely illustrates the decorative creation process—from preparatory drawing to reproducible motif—in late 19th-century house painting workshops. A rare technical document, marked by actual use and a raw, workshop aesthetic.
✦ Provenance: decorative painter's workshop, France ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: pouch approx. 46 x 30 cm ✦ Material: paper, heavy cardboard ✦ Condition: workshop condition with marked wear, foxing, stains, tears, creases and missing parts, very worn cover with material loss, spine taped.
An authentic and expressive set, ideal for wall display or to enrich a collection dedicated to ancient decorative techniques.
