Gallery Edition – Objets usuels les montres, dites (eufs de nuremberg) by Auguste Racinet – 49×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Auguste Racinet’s “Objets usuels les montres, dites (eufs de nuremberg)” embodied the intersection of modernity and historicism. This lithographic engraving, created between 1876 and 1888, exemplifies Racinet’s mastery of linear brushwork, which imbues the architectural subject with a sense of precision and restraint. The sepia tones, punctuated by white highlights, evoke a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously referencing the avant-garde spirit of the era. As an objet d’art, this edition navigates the boundaries between decorative arts and fine art, foreshadowing the eventual convergence of these disciplines.When enlarged to 49×44 inches, “Objets usuels” assumes a monumental quality that recalibrates its spatial rhythm and chromatic structure. The sepia palette, now amplified, generates an atmospheric weight that commands attention while maintaining a sense of reserve. In a luxury i