Lot 086: Casino de Vichy Verandah Perspective Sketch (Print), Monsieur Simon Architecte, c.1882

Description

An antique architectural watercolor sketch print depicting the "Verandah sur Terrasse" (Veranda on Terrace) of the Casino de Vichy, designed by Monsieur Simon, circa 1882. This detailed perspective drawing captures the elegant ironwork and glass structure of the proposed veranda, populated with figures in period attire. Gustave Louis Simon 1868 - 1926 Key Details: * Origin/Era: French, Late 19th Century (c.1882) * Material: Watercolor and ink on paper, housed in a 'birdseye' maple veneered frame with matting. * Style: Beaux-Arts architectural drawing, highly detailed and illustrative. * Artist/Architect: Monsieur Simon * Inscription: "à S.M. la Reine de... Compagnie Fermiere de [Vichy]... 18/8/82" (To Her Majesty the Queen of... Farming Company of [Vichy]... 18/8/82) Condition: Frame shows minor wear, including scuffs and light scratches. The paper backing on the reverse is aged and dusty. The artwork itself appears to have some age-toning, consistent with a piece from 1882. Interesting fact: * Vichy, France, became a renowned spa town in the 19th century, attracting royalty and aristocracy, necessitating grand architectural developments like casinos and thermal baths. * Architectural perspective drawings from this era were not merely technical documents but often elaborate works of art, intended to convey the grandeur and aesthetic vision of a project. Use: A distinctive piece for a collector of architectural history, French art, or a unique decorative item for a period interior.

Condition Report

Frame shows minor wear, including scuffs and light scratches. The paper backing on the reverse is aged and dusty. The artwork itself appears to have some age-toning, consistent with a piece from 1882.

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