Old, with commensurate wear and aging. Much more wear to portfolio; prints are aged. AS IS. Please see description and photos for more information. More detailed photos are available in the description.

ETOFFES & TAPIS ETRANGERS by M.P. Verneuil 1925 Paris World Fair World Textiles

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Etoffes et Tapis Etrangers

by Maurice Pillard Verneuil [Ed]

for the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes

This exhibition, often shortened to Art Deco, required all entries to be strictly modern. In turn, the styles featured included examples of modernism, cubism, futurism, and exoticism. This historic event was a landmark for the Art Deco movement.

Maurice Pillard Verneuil (1869–1942) assembled this collection of textiles from the exhibition, and wrote the introductory booklet for this portfolio. Published for the World’s Fair held in Paris from April until October in 1925, the portfolio houses a wonderful collection of 75 loose plates representing fabrics and carpets from such countries as Belgium, Italy, Japan, Holland, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia and more. A five-page booklet features the intro which is followed by a listing of all the boards including type and origin of featured textiles. 10 X 13.25 inches.

Text in French.

Scarce, first edition portfolio, published by: Albert Levy, Paris. 1925

Plates are overall in GOOD+ condition, a FAIR portfolio.

• Loose plates and booklet are housed in portfolio, as issued.
• All 75 textile plates are present, with bright ink and brilliant colors.
• Prints are reproduced on sturdy, thick boards.
• Covers show significant scuffing and dirt, with additional staining to back.
• Perimeters are worn and scuffed.
• Spine edges are split the entire length. Boards are attached with fabric.
• Issued with six cloth ties (for a total of 3 closures). Top and bottom on back are missing as is part of front right.
• Plates are age-toned, with clear unmarred images.
• Some plates exhibit smudges, light foxing and/or other marks or edgewear.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• CR20160321

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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