Renova (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: g- to vg. First edition. Folio (17 x 18 1/2"). Unpaginated. [130] leaves. Original 3/4 bolted cloth over decorative paper covered boards, with embossed lettering and logo on front cover. Striking catalog containing 130 wallpaper samples (including 22 with frieses) showing some of the finest examples of French Art Deco. The samples introduce us to the 1929 collection of Renova, a Paris-based French wallpaper company. They feature bold design patterns (mainly flowery and geometric patterns) with strong vibrant colors (dark green, burgundy, purple, red, yellow, pink, and orange hues). The samples have been color-screen printed, and contain intricate ornaments professionally over-printed often in gold and silver. They measure 16 1/2 x 16 3/4", and have printed captions at verso. Moderate rubbing along edges of binding. Covers somewhat darkened along edges. Title age-toned and slightly darkened along margin. Faint foxing and minor and sporadic smudges to the very first leaves. Text (on inside of front cover) and captions in French. Binding in overall good- to good, interior in very good condition.