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This exquisite vintage wallpaper mural is an authentic Zuber & Cie Chinoiserie design, a breathtaking example of French artistry and precision block printing. Measuring approximately 73 x 21 inches, this panel depicts a delicate tree with flowering branches, vibrant blossoms, and exotic birds — all rendered in stunning detail against a striking pink ground. The imagery captures the timeless elegance of 18th-century Chinoiserie, a style that fascinated European decorators for centuries.
This hand block printed mural would have required over 1,000 individual carved woodblocks to achieve its intricate layering of colors and textures. Each pigment was applied by hand, block by block, creating incredible depth and richness that modern printing cannot replicate.
To learn more about Zuber & Cie, please see below ~ Founded in 1797 in Rixheim, France, Zuber & Cie remains the world’s oldest continuously operating wallpaper manufacturer. Their scenic and Chinoiserie murals were made entirely by hand using original 18th and 19th century woodblocks, now listed as French National Treasures. Every Zuber piece carries centuries of history and artistry, celebrated for its beauty, quality, and cultural importance.
MEASUREMENTS: This mural panel measures approximately 73 inches long by 21 inches wide ~
CONDITION: This lovely antique paper has signs of time and use. The backing shows where a glue once held this panel to a wall. Light signs of time and handling ~Please use the zoom feature to view the exact condition!~