Ornamental designs with scrolling frames and acanthus leaves, after Ducerceau and Peretti
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Page of book containing 185 leaves with a collection of lithographs, aquatints, engravings, and other media, with ornamental designs published by Fleury Chavant in Paris, part of the publication "Guide du Dessinateur de l'industrie: une macédoine de dessins variés , tels que fleurs, ornemens, etc. ... Ouvrage destiné aux fabricants et dessinateurs de soieries... et Papiers Peints..." This plate contains three ornamental designs after creations by Ducerceau and Peretti. A wreath containing scrolling acanthus leaves and small, round, stylized fruits, placed in the center of the sheet, in-between two bell shapes with thin scrolling branches with small scrolling leaves. These three motifs are placed inside a rectangular frame with scrolling strapwork, decorated with grotesques, stylized animals, bundles and festoons with stylized flowers, fruits and leaves, banners, vases, ribbons, and other decorative motifs.
