PARIS HAUTE COUTURE, 1890's~History of the Fashion Illustration

In the 1700’s and 1800’s, British, French and American periodicals such as The “Lady’s Magazine” (see above), “La Belle Assemble” and “Godey’s Lady’s Magazine” catered to women with features on homemaking, decorating, art, literature and tips for self-improvement. By the late 1700’s, the magazines began including printed illustrations or plates of up-to-date fashions.In 1770, the British publication “The Lady’s Magazine” published engraved fashion plates; by the 1790s their engravings were hand tinted. In 1778, French print dealers Jacques Esnauts and Michel Rapilly created hand-colored prints of current fashions for “La Galerie des Mode”. Similar publications quickly appeared throughout Europe. By the mid-1880s, over one hundred European fashion periodicals were available. Journal des Demoiselles was well respected amoong their ranks. Since mass-produced clothing was not yet available, early fashion illustrations were invaluable sources of the latest trends for dressmakers and tailors who custom crafted wardrobes for individual customers. The illustrations helped accelerate the trend to change styles seasonally. Fashion plates promote new styles to eager audiences not only in the place of origin, but in the respective empires! Along with the eagerly awaited "mail from HOME" that took months to reach the colonies, journals of what was the latest seasonal fashion hit far away shores. As they gained in popularity, fashion plates evolved from simple representations of women in stylish attire to elaborate group scenes with backdrops of luxurious interiors and fanciful landscapes. The plates often referenced the leisure pursuits of the wealthy, such as reading, promenading in public parks and socializing at balls. Although fashion plates represented the ideal, they still offer a window into the clothing, furnishings and social hierachy of their time period. They are a valuable resource for historians, costumiers, artists and fashion designers. The antique plates have become popular collectibles.
Reference: Robinson, Julian, “The Fine Art of Fashion”, Bay books, Sydney, 1987
Size of image approx = 200mm x 250mm
Size of Conservation presentation with decorative mat fillet = 400mm x 480mm
Original hand coloured engraving
Condition = slight paper discolouration throughout, notable consequence of age.
Price=AUD$195 each

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FFP1 "Journal des Demoiselles"	FFP2 "Journal des Demoiselles"	FFP3 "Journal des Demoiselles"
FFP4 "Journal des Demoiselles"	FFP5 "Journal des Demoiselles"	FFP6 "Journal des Demoiselles" SOLD
FFP7 "Journal des Demoiselles"

"Winter Fashions for 1842" Original decorative copper engraving, hand coloured. Has French mat presentation (description for style of watercolour wash borders on surrounding mat) emphasising french Blue on a neutral background. Published London, c.1842 Condition = slight foxing 'stain'centre and top right. Size of image = 24.5cm x 16.5cm Overall mat size 42cm x 32.5cm Price of Print and Presentation = AUD$135 (incl GST)

"Spring Fashions for 1842" Original decorative copper engraving, hand coloured. Has French mat presentation (description for style of watercolour wash borders on surrounding mat) emphasising french Blue on a neutral background. Published London, c.1842 Condition = small section of engraved surface has been scuffed on central floor surface. Size of image = 24.5cm x 16.5cm Overall mat size 42cm x 32.5cm Price of Print and Presentation = AUD$135 (incl GST)

"Interior of a Coffee House" Original hand coloured Aquatint etched by Richard Brinsley PEAKE (Born 1732). He illustrated The Characteristic Costume of France at the age of 87 in 1819. Published London, vor William Fearman, January 1819. (Slight discolouration where a matboard presentation has been.) Size = 20cm x 25cm price = AU$240 (includes GST) AU$218(for international customers)

"Master of Arts in his Academic Dress" Original hand coloured copper and stipple engraving by Whessel after Richard Harraden (1756-1838). Harraden was born in London,worked in paris and London before moving to Cambridge in 1798 were he proceded to record the academic fashions of the day. The "Master of Arts" costume was "worn in the Senate House, and on other particular occasions. In general a Hat was worn instead of the Cap.: and the Hood, which is Black Silk lined with White, is ommitted. The next and Third Degrees is that of BACHELOR OF DIVINITY, and is distinguished by a Silk Hood entirely Black." Published Cambridge, England, May 1st, 1803 Size of Print=23cmx17cm Price= A$138(includes GST for Australian Customers)A$126 (for international customers)

REGENCY FASHION IN JANE AUSTEN'S ERA "Walking Dress- invented by Miss Piermont" (Regency Period Fashion) Engraved by Hopgood after Miss Piermont for Lady's Magazine, or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex, Appropriated Solely for their Amusement Published London, 1824 REGECENY STYLE, in art, is a term descibing English furniture and decorative arts in the period 1800-1830: the Regency of George Augustus, Prince of Wales, between 1811-1830, whom later took the name King George IV. This is the era of the author, Jane Austen Size of image = 80mm x 255mm Size of Antique gold frame with ornate corners fitted with conservation glass to preserve delicate original hand colouring and cotton mat = 220mm x 305mm Condition = slight paper discolouration throughout, notable consequence of age. SOLD

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