Printing technique: chromolithography

Frame material: Wood

Frame finish: Gold leaf

Number of tables: 12

Frame dimensions: about 11.5 x 12.5 cm (length x width)

Vintage opportunity

This magnificent set of 12 small art chromolithography paintings on gold leaf is a real invitation to travel in time and rediscover the beauty of classical art. Each piece embodies the elegance of a revolving era, where the attention to detail and the finesse of the artistic gesture made each work a unique collection object. These old tables are true witnesses of the know-how of passionate artists and printers, and are for both art lovers as well as collectors in search of rarity and authenticity.

Art lovers will recognize the accuracy of the print job and the richness of color rendering, characteristics of art chromolithography. This method, today highly sought after, marked an important period of the history of artistic imaging and the diffusion of painting with the general public.

Realized according to the technique of chromolithography, these small paintings have subtle shades, delicate contrasts and a wealth of exceptional colors. The addition of gold leaf brings a unique brightness and depth, transforming each image into a small work of art in its own right. Their natural patina and their traces of time testify to a charming state of occasion, sign of their authenticity and history.

Their compact format makes it easy to arrange them on a wall, a shelf or a console, creating an artistic atmosphere full of softness and nostalgia. These chromolithographic paintings on gold leaf are real objects of emotion, carriers of a story and a soul.

Art chromolithographies were often used in the nineteenth century to reproduce famous paintings or create luxury illustrations. Those carried out on gold leaf were considered upmarket parts for decoration and informed collectors.