Victor Petit — North Portal of Auxerre Cathedral (1847)

Original 19th-Century French Architectural Lithograph

An elegant mid-19th century architectural lithograph by Victor Petit (1817–1871), depicting the Portail Latéral du Nord (North Lateral Portal) of the Gothic Cathedral of Saint-Étienne, Auxerre. Published in Paris in 1847 by the distinguished printers Thierry Frères, this print belongs to a series of architectural studies celebrating France’s medieval cathedrals during the height of the Gothic Revival.

The engraving beautifully captures the soaring verticality, rose window, and richly sculpted tympanum of Auxerre’s north portal, making it a striking decorative piece as well as a document of 19th-century historic preservation.

Details

• Artist/Engraver: Victor Petit (lithographer)

• Printer: Thierry Frères, Paris

• Title (printed): Portail Latéral du Nord de la Cathédrale d’Auxerre

• Date: 1847

• Medium: Lithograph on paper

• Sheet size: 33 × 22 cm

• Image size: approx. 13 × 15 cm

• Frame: Early 20th-century black-and-gilt distressed wood frame

Condition

The print shows light foxing and minor toning consistent with age. The image remains sharp and richly detailed. Frame with age wear but stable and ready to hang.

Provenance

Private European collection, sourced in France.

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