French Jewelry - Auguste Racinet Art Notebook

$12USD $15

Made new for you in 2-3 days

Produced in USA, UK and EU

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Description

Unveil the splendor of Renaissance and Baroque adornments with this A5 spiral notebook featuring Auguste Racinet's meticulously rendered French jewelry designs. Each page turn reveals a cornucopia of gilded treasures from "L'ornement Polychrome," transforming your note-taking into a regal affair.

Racinet's encyclopedic illustration showcases a dazzling array of pendants, earrings, and ornate pieces that epitomize 16th and 17th-century craftsmanship. The cover's polychromatic tableau bursts with intricate filigree, resplendent gemstones, and symbolic motifs, offering you a portable museum of decorative arts.

This notebook doesn't merely organize your thoughts; it envelops them in the opulence of Versailles. Perfect for jewelry enthusiasts, history aficionados, and those who appreciate the artistry of a bygone era. Let your ideas flourish alongside Racinet's exquisite renderings, merging practicality with the pinnacle of French ornamentation.

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Information

• Produced in / shipped from: USA, UK & EU
• Ready when you are, wherever you're headed: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is the perfect size for every adventure. And the 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed through or tear easily — ensuring your visions stay crystal clear.
• A friend who always listens and never judges: A wide open plain for your thoughts and dreams, plans and schemes. Jot down ideas for the next great American novel. Plan your dream wedding with ease. Or make getting through your to-do list feel like an adventure.
• Visions made sturdy: Let your creative juices flow uninhibited, knowing your notes will stay together. The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around easily or detach in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Choose between 2 paper styles to customize your creativity. Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

About the Artist

Auguste Racinet (1825–1893) was a French illustrator known for his masterful depictions of historical fashion and ornament. His major work, "L'Ornement Polychrome," is a vivid collection of 19th-century design, showcasing architectural motifs, textile patterns, and ceramic designs from cultures around the world. Racinet's meticulous color lithographs offer a glimpse into lost worlds, featuring everything from Islamic arabesques to Greek geometrics. His work transcends mere decoration, serving as an invaluable resource for designers, historians, and art enthusiasts. Racinet's legacy lies in preserving and celebrating ornamental art, inspiring creativity across generations.

Shipping & Delivery

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns & Refunds

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Happy Customers
"I now have several notebooks and they are gorgeous and great quality. I gave a few as presents and they are loved."
— Maire on the Flower Beds Notebook
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— Fraser on the Masala Thai Notebook
Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

Brand New, Just For You

Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

FSC® Certified Paper

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

Fair Squared²

The production house where your notebook gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

Brand New, Just For You

Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.

FSC® Certified Paper

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Fair Squared²

The production house where your notebook gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.