Original hand-coloured engraving of an ornamental vase with flowers – Maurice Jacques, published by Daumont, 18th century

Hand-coloured engraving – ornamental vase with flowers after Maurice Jacques

A decorative, original 18th-century engraving, coloured by hand, of an ornamental vase with twisted gadrooning and acanthus leaves, on a pink pedestal with roses and wild flowers. Signed in the plate below the image ‘Jacque Inv.’ and ‘Daumont Ex.’, plate number 4 at upper right. The design is by the French ornament designer Maurice Jacques (18th century) and was published in Paris by François Daumont in the series ‘Vases nouveaux’. The print is set in a black mount with gold-coloured lines and a speckled decorative border.

Why we chose this piece

A classic 18th-century French design with fresh colours and an elegant mount: ready to hang straight away. Also lovely as a pair or series with other vase prints.

Style and interior

Suits a classic, French or English country house interior, and gives an eclectic interior an elegant accent. Lovely above a chest of drawers or in a hallway.

Dimensions: sight size 24 × 35 cm; with mount 43.8 × 57 cm
Designer: Maurice Jacques (Jacque inv.)
Publisher: François Daumont, Paris (Daumont ex.)
Technique: original engraving/etching (intaglio), coloured by hand
Period: 18th century (original impression from the plate, not a reproduction); mount 20th century
Origin: France
Condition: Good. Bright colours and a clean sheet. The mount has light signs of wear at the edges (photo 1). Without frame and glass.

Price:
€ 145

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