Rare décor designed by Percier et Fontaine, architects of Napoleon, and most probably the only wallpaper décor they created. 

Wood-block printed , attributed to Jacquemart and Bénard manufacture, Paris, 1798-1800 

In a neo-classical style, the six Allegory figures are individually enframed by pilasters and draperies, in an array of sepia and green tones- achieving an exquisite palette.

No other full version of these six Allegories is known to exist

• Agriculture (gardening)
  
• Engraving
  
• Architecture
  
• Music 
  
• Painting and Sculpture 

The original drawing of two Allegories, Painting and Sculpture, is in the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

An identical wallpaper version of two Allegories, Architecture and Music, is in the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

• « Recueil de Décorations Intérieures- Percier et Fontaine » (editor L’Aventurine, Paris, p.25-26)
• “The Complete Works of Percier et Fontaine”, Princeton Architectural Press, 2018, p.187)
• “The Country Houses of David Adler”, Stephen Salny, 2001, 
• WW Norton & Co., New York London

“Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer”, by Scott Jeffrey Powell, Rizzoli (Rizzoli, 2023).

Full Height with bottom Dado : 9’7” (2,97m) 
(Dado H. 17 ¾ inches, 45 cm)

Height without Dado: 8’3” (2,52m)

Breakdown Measurements of Widths:

• Agriculture: 4’6” (1,37m)
• Engraving: 4’6” (1,37m)
• Architecture: 4’6” (1,37m)
• Music: 4’6” (1,37m)
• Painting and Sculpture: 7’6” (2,28 m)

Total Linear Width: 25’5” (7,76m)

This décor was once installed at “Mill Road Farm” in Lake Forest, Chicago, home of advertising magnate Albert Lasker- built by David Adler (1925-28) and decorated by Frances Elkins.

It is possible that this set was originally acquired by Elkins from the Carlhian firm in Paris- known for their specialty in vintage wallpaper decors.