1875 Chromolithograph Indian Traditional Design Border Niello Floral LOR1 AEF4 Christmas cards and more

Christmas cards and more

Burger of 364 Washington Street

Charles Désiré Berthold-Mahn (1881-1975) for the book La Crépuscule des Dieux by Élémir Bourges (Jonquières

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This 109+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++

1875 Chromolithograph Indian Traditional Design Border Niello Floral LOR1 AEF4 Christmas cards and moreThis is a rare original 1875 color chromolithograph that depicts several different styles of traditional decorative designs from historical India. A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of gold ink which not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details that might otherwise be missed. Key Elements 1,2,3,4. Varied motifs 5,6. Detail from a dagger