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Art Nouveau Wallpaper Samples from Vienna Austria

Creator: Künstler-Tapeten
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Two wallpaper samples in the Art Nouveau style from the Vienna Secession period 1914-1915. It was made by Künstler-Tapeten (A Germanic Wallpaper company) and printed by Max Schmidt in Vienna, who also printed wallpapers designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte around the same time.
Labeled on the back as a k.u.k. Hoflieferant, which means a court purveyor (imperial and royal court purveyor, sometimes written k & k. Hoflieferant) in the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy, a merchant or service provider, from 1911 until 1918, that had a special permit by an imperial privilege, goods and services to the court to deliver in Vienna. This privilege allowed the supplier to publicly advertise it.
The larger one 29 x 16 in. and 14.5 in. x 12.5 in.
Provenance: From noted antiquarian Cary Long (Goudeau Antiques), Baton Rouge.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	paper framed
Condition:	Fair. abtique wall paper sample one with some puncture as shown
Creation Date:	1914-15
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	265440

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.