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Wallpaper

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a fine example of an imitation leather wallpaper, embossed, gilded and varnished, in a 'Renaissance' style. The stamp on the back of another piece suggests that it was produced by Paul Balin, Paris, who specialised in embossed papers imitating historic styles.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embossed and printed paper
Brief description
Fragment of late 19th century embossed wallpaper with a pattern of dragon- like fish and snails in spiralling foliage. Probably by Paul Balin, Paris.
Physical description
Piece of embossed wallpaper imitating gilt leather with pattern of dragon-like fish and snails in spiralling foliage, in tones of gold, brown and red.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 46.2cm
  • Sheet width: 46.4cm
Summary
This is a fine example of an imitation leather wallpaper, embossed, gilded and varnished, in a 'Renaissance' style. The stamp on the back of another piece suggests that it was produced by Paul Balin, Paris, who specialised in embossed papers imitating historic styles.
Collection
Accession number
E.2755-2016

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Record createdOctober 13, 2016
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