Zuber & Cie Guerres d’Indépendance Antique Mural Wallpaper Panel Scenic Battle
$ 789.36
Description
Zuber & Cie Guerres d’Indépendance Antique Mural Wallpaper Panel Scenic Battle . Founded in 1797 by Jean Zuber in Rixheim, Alsace, Zuber & Cie remains one of the oldest and most prestigious wallpaper manufacturers in the world. A remarkable antique mural wallpaper panel by Zuber & Cie, titled Guerres d’Indépendance, hand block printed in Rixheim, France during the 19th century or early 20th. Welcome to The Textile Trunk ~ Thank you for over 25 wonderful years of helping bring these beautiful antique textiles and decorative items to life again! A remarkable antique mural wallpaper panel by Zuber & Cie, titled Guerres d’Indépendance, hand block printed in Rixheim, France during the 19th century or early 20th . This powerful scenic depicts a dramatic moment from the American War of Independence — soldiers advancing across rocky terrain under swirling smoke, their banners raised high. The composition captures both the grandeur and human emotion of the battlefield, set against monumental cliffs and cascading waterfalls in soft atmospheric tones. Each Zuber mural was printed entirely by hand using an astonishing 1,200 to 1,800 individually carved pearwood blocks, with hundreds of colors applied in perfect sequence to achieve the depth and texture seen here. The meticulous artistry and technical mastery required make each surviving panel a true work of historic art. MEASUREMENTS: This antique mural panel measures approximately 78 inches long by 18.5 inches wide ~ CONDITION: This lovely antique paper is in excellent condition, only light signs of time and handling. Please use the zoom feature to view the exact condition ~ A note on Zuber & Cie: Founded in 1797 by Jean Zuber in Rixheim, Alsace, Zuber & Cie remains one of the oldest and most prestigious wallpaper manufacturers in the world. Renowned for its scenic wallpapers printed entirely by hand from woodblocks, Zuber’s ateliers preserve more than 100,000 original blocks carved from French pearwood—now classified as historic monuments by the French government. The company’s works have graced royal palaces, grand estates, and even the White House, where a Zuber scenic titled Vues d’Amérique du Nord still adorns the Diplomatic Reception Room today. An authentic panel from Zuber & Cie’s legendary Guerres d’Indépendance scenic ~ an extraordinary example of 19th century French artistry printed entirely by hand and steeped in history. A true heirloom to treasure and hand down through the generations. Inventory: Zuber 548
