French Fashion Plate Gilquin Fils Paris 1850s Engraving

Elegant and distinctly Parisian, this mid-19th century French fashion plate captures the refined glamour of the Second Empire era, showcasing two impeccably dressed women in sweeping crinoline gowns adorned with delicate trim and botanical accents. Printed in Paris and bearing the inscription “Gilquin fils imp. Paris” along the lower margin, the piece reflects the golden age of French fashion engraving—when hand-colored plates were used by dressmakers and society ladies alike to follow the latest styles from the capital of couture. The soft yet precise linework, combined with subtle period coloring, evokes the romance of mid-Victorian promenade culture and the theatrical elegance of formal garden attire. Beautifully presented in a substantial dark wood frame, this work blends European history with decorative sophistication. Offered in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, the framed piece measures approximately 17” x 15”, making it a refined statement for a dressing room, parlor, boutique display, or gallery wall devoted to antique ephemera.

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Antique French Fashion Plate Gilquin Fils Paris 1850s Engraving 17x15 Framed

17”x15”

4 lbs