Antique decorative stencil - Floral design, 19th century

An antique workshop stencil made from heavy cardboard, designed for reproducing painted decorations by direct application of color. This model features a rich, symmetrical composition, blending scrolls, stylized foliage, and architectural motifs typical of late 19th-century decor. Unlike the stencil technique, this stencil is fully cut out, allowing for immediate painting with a brush, resulting in clean, crisp outlines. Visible traces of pigment (yellow ochre, red) attest to its actual use in a decorative painter's workshop. The stencil perfectly illustrates the repetitive and precise work of the artisans of the period, where each motif had to be reproduced with precision on walls, woodwork, or decorative panels.

✦ Origin: Decorative painter's workshop
✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century
✦ Dimensions: 30 x 25 cm
✦ Material: Heavy old cardboard
✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use and paint, wear consistent with workshop use. There is likely a lack of openwork design in the lower part of the decor.

An authentic example of period decorative work, perfect for a workshop setting or an interior inspired by the decorative arts.