{"product_id":"1830s-french-fashion-plate-modes-de-paris-le-petit-courrier-des-dames-deveria-pauquet","title":"Antique 1858 French Fashion Plate Petit Courrier des Dames No. 2375 Hand Colored Engraving Framed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d4797c47-7fff-3125-a95b-a73d44284c02\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an authentic 19th-century French fashion illustration from the prestigious journal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Courrier des Dames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This plate (No. 2375), titled \"Modes de Paris,\" dates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1858\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents the height of Second Empire elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistry \u0026amp; Textile Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a fine steel-plate engraving with vibrant, original hand-coloring. It depicts two women in mid-Victorian formal attire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft Figure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A classic \"Crinoline\" style lavender gown featuring tiered lace flounces, silk ribbon accents, and floral embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight Figure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A striking teal\/peacock green day dress with elaborate pagoda sleeves and a matching velvet and lace bonnet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame \u0026amp; Mounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Housed in a vintage oval dark-wood frame. The oval shape is period-correct for the Victorian era and provides a sophisticated display for the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition. The paper shows light, uniform toning and a few faint foxing spots, which are expected and desired by many collectors as proof of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid and ready to hang, though it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible chipping to the finish and edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These imperfections lend a \"shabby chic\" or distressed antique character. Please see high-resolution photos for close-up details of the frame wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Citation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFashions and Fashion Plates 1800-1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Laver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-9b2e4d79-7fff-db4d-4638-1f3bc5fd95d2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laver (page 34) identifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Courrier des Dames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a premier Parisian fashion periodical. This specific plate, No. 2375, was published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1858\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 2 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem dimensions: 14.25\" tall × 11.5\" wide × 1\" deep  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWeight of item: 1 lb 6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. 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