Louis-Émile Durandelle (1839-1917) Construction of the New Paris Opera House, 1861-1875. Original negatives. Ornamental sculptures. Capstones-tympanum. Panels-medallions-masks-cartouches-pilasters. Coronations. Clefs-frises-consoles. Various ornamental motifs. Bronzes. Candelabras. Chandeliers. Torchères-appliques-lampadaires. Decorative statues. Groups and bas-reliefs. Decorative paintings. Ceilings. Panels-vault-tympanum. General views of the building site. 125 collodion glass negative plates: 30 x 40 cm 96 collodion glass negative plates: 24 x 30 cm 6 negative plates on collodion glass: 36 x 45 cm 3 collodion glass negative plates: 65 x 55 cm 1 collodion glass negative plate: 40 x 50 cm 1 negative plate on collodion glass: 13 x 18 cm Numerous retouches in gouache and paper masks. Some numbering and annotations in the negatives or captions on labels, laminated to the plates. Also included: Studio Chevojon Modernization of the Paris Opera House, c. 1936. 57 gelatin silver bromide negative glass plates: 24 x 30 cm This set is accompanied by its export certificate.