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The butcher shop located at 4 rue Malher in the 4th arrondissement of Paris occupies the ground floor of a building built at the end of the 19th century. What distinguishes this trade is its front, realized at the beginning of the twentieth century, which illustrates the influence of Art Nouveau in Parisian utility architecture. The wrought iron grid, the central element of this front, is attributed to the house Vignal and Bodmer, a company specialized in the development of butcher shops at that time.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 23 May 1984, this front is evidence of the importance attached to the Parisian commercial and artisanal heritage. The inscription concerned only the front door itself, highlighting its artistic and historical value, especially for its Art Nouveau style, which was common in the decorative arts between 1890 and 1910. The location in the Marais district reinforces its interest, as this area has retained many examples of architecture and decorations of the Belle Époque.

The building, although dated from the late 19th century, owes its reputation to this later added front. The house Vignal and Bodmer, mentioned as likely author of the grid, was renowned for its know-how in designing equipment for butchers, a growing profession in a city like Paris, where the demand for meat was growing. Today, this monument offers an overview of the decorative techniques and styles that characterized Parisian shops at the turn of the 20th century.

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