Maurice Hamel - Le Salon de 1890 - Somptueuse reliure de Petrus Ruban, 1/20 papier japon - 1890

Maurice Hamel's "Le Salon de 1890" is a finely bound volume capturing the essence of the Paris Salon exhibition of that year. The Paris Salon was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, showcasing contemporary artists and setting artistic trends. This sumptuous edition, bound by the artisan Petrus Ruban and limited to twenty copies on delicate Japanese paper, highlights the period's dedication to craftsmanship in bookmaking as well as the cultural significance of art exhibitions in late 19th-century France. Works like this serve not only as records of artistic activity but also as collector's items reflecting the intersection of art criticism, publishing, and fine binding traditions of the Belle Époque.