{"product_id":"18th-century-french-ornamental-engraving-plate-with-floral-and-garden-trophy-panels-1","title":"18th-Century French Ornamental Engraving Plate with Floral and Garden Trophy Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant engraved plate featuring two vertical ornamental panels framed by neoclassical linear borders. The left panel depicts a cascading floral arrangement suspended from a garlanded ribbon, while the right panel shows a decorative trophy composition of gardening tools, watering can, hat, and floral swags beneath a circular medallion frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engraving demonstrates refined linework typical of late-18th-century French decorative printmaking, with delicate botanical rendering and precise architectural framing lines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned in the plate at lower left:\u003cbr\u003e“ranson del.” (designer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned at lower right:\u003cbr\u003e“Berthault sculp.” (engraver)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlate number “3” appears at the lower right margin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on laid paper with visible plate mark and wide margins, consistent with period printing methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLate 18th century (circa 1770–1790)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eThe print references two identifiable artists:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePierre-Adrien Ranson (1736–1786) — designer (“del.” = delineavit, meaning “drawn by”)\u003cbr\u003eJean-Louis Berthault (1737–1786) — engraver (“sculp.” = sculpsit, meaning “engraved by”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRanson was associated with French ornamental design during the Louis XVI period, producing decorative compositions used for interior design, panel decoration, furniture ornament, and architectural motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBerthault was an accomplished engraver known for translating ornamental drawings into prints that could be used by craftsmen, designers, and decorators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrnamental engraving plates like this were commonly used as design references for decorative arts during the late Louis XVI period, particularly in the decades just before the French Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe symmetrical panel format strongly reflects neoclassical decorative vocabulary, emphasizing garlands, trophies, and botanical motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eLaid paper\u003cbr\u003eCopperplate engraving ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e[leave blank]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers:\u003cbr\u003eAge toning to paper consistent with 18th-century prints.\u003cbr\u003eMinor spotting and edge wear visible.\u003cbr\u003eLower margin shows small losses and handling wear.\u003cbr\u003eStrong plate impression remains visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49022395187455,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/D12B9D16-DD83-4F0A-A812-D960597AFFC4.png?v=1786895147","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/18th-century-french-ornamental-engraving-plate-with-floral-and-garden-trophy-panels-1","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}