A sublime Art Nouveau decorative plate from the Second Volume of the Album de la Décoration , published by A. Calavas in Paris. Signed G. de Feure (Atelier C.-G. Forrer), it represents a design for a tapestry where stylized roosters, dahlias and intertwined foliage mingle in a harmony of yellow and orange tones typical of the 1900 aesthetic. Georges de Feure, a major artist of the Symbolist movement and decorator for Siegfried Bing ( Maison de l'Art Nouveau ), expresses a vibrant and refined composition, designed for textile art and wall decoration.
✦ Provenance: A. Calavas Publishing, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 36.5 × 26.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithograph on heavy laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition – slight marginal foxing, tiny damp stain at the edge without affecting the image
A reference piece for lovers of Art Nouveau animal motifs, this plate illustrates the transition between decorative art and symbolist illustration.
