* COMPLETE SET OF SCENIC WALLPAPER PANELS "AMOUR ET PSYCHE", late Empire, by J. DUFOUR (Joseph Dufour, the most important wallpaper manufacturer in the 19th century), after designs by L. LAFITTE (Louis Lafitte, 1770-1828) and M.J. BLONDEL (Merry Joseph Blondel, 1781-1853) circa 1785, J.C.X. MADER (Jean-Christoph Xavier Mader) as engraver of the wooden model, Paris, 19th century. Paper with Grisaille block print; representations from the legend of Amor and Psyche: 1. Psyche's parents consult the oracle. 2. Psyche is abducted by Zephyr. 3. Psyche in bath. 4. Psyche shows the sisters her treasures. 5. Psyche wants to stab Amor. 6. The abandoned Psyche. 7. A fisherman rescues Psyche. 8. Psyche brings Venus the drink from the waters of the Styx. 9. Psyche feeds Kerberos with cake. 10. Psyche returns from the underworld. 11. The reconciliation between Amor and Psyche. 12. Amor and Psyche unite. Total length 1400 cm, H 182 cm. Provenance: - From a very important German private collection.