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Lot of 3 Antique 1870s La Mode Illustrée Framed Fashion Prints – Authentic Hand-Colored French Engravings (1871, 1872, 1875)Item DescriptionUp for sale is a beautifully preserved, chronological micro-collection of three (3) authentic, original 19th-century French fashion plates from the renowned Parisian publication La Mode Illustrée.These are not modern reproductions. Each piece is a genuine steel-plate engraving featuring exquisite, original hand-painted watercolor washes, capturing the rapid evolution of Victorian high fashion during the iconic early-to-peak bustle era.The prints come housed in matching, period-accurate dark wood frames featuring elegant, custom fan-carved detailing at the corners—perfect for adding instant vintage character to any gallery wall, study, or dressing room.Collection Details:Print 1 (1871, No. 35): Illustrated by the celebrated artist Adele-Anaïs Toudouze (signed Bonnard). Features two women on a terrace garden in early bustle-era gowns, showcasing a vibrant blue walking dress with a matching parasol and layered black lace detailing.Print 2 (1872, No. 23): Captures the structural transition of the early 1870s fashion silhouette, featuring heavily draped overskirts gathered at the back, dramatic ruffles, and elaborate trim work.Print 3 (1875, No. 30): Features two women in a formal garden by a fountain. Illustrates the peak \"natural form\" bustle era, highlighting a striking blue-and-white striped gown with a long tiered train and a delicate lace parasol.Specifications & Condition:Publisher Marks: All prints feature full, uncropped text at the bottom: \"LA MODE ILLUSTRÉE - Bureaux du Journal 56 rue Jacob Paris\" alongside clear issue numbers and year dates.Framing: Housed in beautifully matched antique/vintage dark wood frames with carved geometric corner accents and glass fronts.
Condition: Good antique condition. The paper shows natural, uneven age-toning and faint foxing (spotting) consistent with 150-year-old wood-pulp paper. There are no major tears or severe water damage cutting into the main illustrations. Colors remain remarkably clear and distinct. Frames show minor surface wear/scuffs appropriate for their age.Selling As: A complete matching set of 3 (will not separate).
