Antique Paris lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy depicting Place Vendôme, drawn from life and lithographed by the artist, published by leading 19th-century Paris éditeurs Lebrasseur and Dutot.
This rare 19th-century Paris cityscape is a hand-colored lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy, depicting the iconic Place Vendôme and its monumental column during the early Second Empire period. Drawn from life and lithographed by Deroy himself, the work exemplifies French architectural printmaking and urban documentation prior to Haussmann’s transformation of Paris. Published by prominent Paris éditeurs R. Lebrasseur and Dutot, and printed by Imp. Marie & Cie, this original antique lithograph reflects the high standards of mid-19th-century Parisian print production. Ideal for collectors of antique Paris prints, architectural city views, French lithographs, and historic European works on paper.
Artwork Description
This finely executed 19th-century lithograph depicts Place Vendôme, one of Paris’s most important civic squares, centered on the Vendôme Column and framed by stately classical architecture. Figures and horse-drawn carriages animate the scene, offering a vivid record of Parisian life during the mid-19th century.
The work is a hand-colored stone lithograph drawn directly from observation and executed by Isidore Laurent Deroy, as confirmed by the in-plate inscription “Dessiné d’après nature et lithog. par Deroy.” The print was produced and distributed through prominent Parisian publishing channels, bearing the imprints of R. Lebrasseur and Dutot, both active as éditeurs specializing in architectural and topographical views.
Printing was carried out by Imp. Marie & Cie, located at 17 rue Salle-au-Comte, Paris, a professional lithographic printing house known for high-quality stone impressions. The presence of multiple éditeur and printer credits reflects standard 19th-century Paris publishing practice, in which artists, publishers, and printers collaborated to disseminate views of Paris for domestic and international markets.
Stylistically and historically, the work belongs to the late July Monarchy and early Second Empire period, prior to Haussmann’s major redesign of Paris, preserving the city’s architectural character before modernization.
Artist Biography
Isidore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797–1886) was a painter, draughtsman, and prolific lithographer of architectural views and historic sites. Born in Paris, he studied under Louis-François Cassas, whose influence shaped Deroy’s disciplined approach to architectural accuracy and topographical detail.
Deroy exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1822 and 1866 and became widely known for his lithographs documenting Parisian monuments and urban spaces drawn directly from life. His works are held in major institutional collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and numerous French museums. His sons, Émile Deroy and Auguste-Victor Deroy, also became accomplished artists.
Concise Auction Listing:
Isidore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797–1886), Place Vendôme, Paris, c.1835–1855. Hand-colored lithograph. Drawn and lithographed by the artist. Published by Lebrasseur & Dutot. Printed by Imp. Marie & Cie.
Certificate of Value & Authentication:
This work is an authentic 19th-century French lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy, confirmed by the in-plate inscription stating the work was drawn from life and lithographed by the artist. Publisher and printer imprints for Lebrasseur, Dutot, and Imp. Marie & Cie confirm period Paris production consistent with Deroy’s documented oeuvre.
Provenance:
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City (acquired through NYC and European sources)
Private collection
Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Met
Antique Paris lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy depicting Place Vendôme, drawn from life and lithographed by the artist, published by leading 19th-century Paris éditeurs Lebrasseur and Dutot.
This rare 19th-century Paris cityscape is a hand-colored lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy, depicting the iconic Place Vendôme and its monumental column during the early Second Empire period. Drawn from life and lithographed by Deroy himself, the work exemplifies French architectural printmaking and urban documentation prior to Haussmann’s transformation of Paris. Published by prominent Paris éditeurs R. Lebrasseur and Dutot, and printed by Imp. Marie & Cie, this original antique lithograph reflects the high standards of mid-19th-century Parisian print production. Ideal for collectors of antique Paris prints, architectural city views, French lithographs, and historic European works on paper.
Artwork Description
This finely executed 19th-century lithograph depicts Place Vendôme, one of Paris’s most important civic squares, centered on the Vendôme Column and framed by stately classical architecture. Figures and horse-drawn carriages animate the scene, offering a vivid record of Parisian life during the mid-19th century.
The work is a hand-colored stone lithograph drawn directly from observation and executed by Isidore Laurent Deroy, as confirmed by the in-plate inscription “Dessiné d’après nature et lithog. par Deroy.” The print was produced and distributed through prominent Parisian publishing channels, bearing the imprints of R. Lebrasseur and Dutot, both active as éditeurs specializing in architectural and topographical views.
Printing was carried out by Imp. Marie & Cie, located at 17 rue Salle-au-Comte, Paris, a professional lithographic printing house known for high-quality stone impressions. The presence of multiple éditeur and printer credits reflects standard 19th-century Paris publishing practice, in which artists, publishers, and printers collaborated to disseminate views of Paris for domestic and international markets.
Stylistically and historically, the work belongs to the late July Monarchy and early Second Empire period, prior to Haussmann’s major redesign of Paris, preserving the city’s architectural character before modernization.
Artist Biography
Isidore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797–1886) was a painter, draughtsman, and prolific lithographer of architectural views and historic sites. Born in Paris, he studied under Louis-François Cassas, whose influence shaped Deroy’s disciplined approach to architectural accuracy and topographical detail.
Deroy exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1822 and 1866 and became widely known for his lithographs documenting Parisian monuments and urban spaces drawn directly from life. His works are held in major institutional collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and numerous French museums. His sons, Émile Deroy and Auguste-Victor Deroy, also became accomplished artists.
Concise Auction Listing:
Isidore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797–1886), Place Vendôme, Paris, c.1835–1855. Hand-colored lithograph. Drawn and lithographed by the artist. Published by Lebrasseur & Dutot. Printed by Imp. Marie & Cie.
Certificate of Value & Authentication:
This work is an authentic 19th-century French lithograph by Isidore Laurent Deroy, confirmed by the in-plate inscription stating the work was drawn from life and lithographed by the artist. Publisher and printer imprints for Lebrasseur, Dutot, and Imp. Marie & Cie confirm period Paris production consistent with Deroy’s documented oeuvre.
Provenance:
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City (acquired through NYC and European sources)
Private collection
Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Met
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