Wallpaper - Animal Bill of Sales II

Our Animal Bill of Sales II wallpaper brings together vintage typography, decorative scrollwork, and a classic central cow etching inspired by nineteenth-century French trade ephemera. Designed by Wild Apple Portfolio, this wall mural features antique French lettering, including "Grande Rue à Crépy (Oise)" arched above the livestock illustration and "Lafontaine-Leconte Md Boucher" set within horizontal banding and delicate flourish corners. The design relies on warm, aged parchment tones paired with deep sepia-charcoal ink, giving the overall composition an authentic heritage character. Produced to order as custom made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers, this piece offers an easy way to introduce historical charm into your interior.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a kitchen, open-plan dining space, or pantry where its French country heritage can anchor the room. Because the typography and detailed engraving are horizontally composed and centrally balanced, giving the wallpaper a wide, uninterrupted wall allows the full bill-of-sale layout to be read clearly. In a dining area, positioning the focal banner above low sideboards or open shelving ensures the detailed cow etching remains unobstructed. The warm, earthy backdrop also softens spaces with cooler morning light, while afternoon sun brings out the subtle tonal variations in the aged paper ground.

Styling it

To complement the vintage character of the design, we suggest pairing it with classic interior elements that reflect traditional craftsmanship. Warm timber furniture, such as a rustic oak dining table or painted shaker-style kitchen cabinetry, balances the graphic weight of the dark lettering without competing for attention. Antique brass or aged iron hardware on nearby cabinetry or light fixtures also echoes the fine line work of the central etching.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on an earthy, caramel-tinted antique beige background detailed with deep brown and charcoal-sepia printwork. Around it, we recommend using warm off-whites, creamy linen tones, or muted stone shades on adjacent walls and woodwork. If you prefer a richer contrast, deeper muted shades such as olive green, slate charcoal, or warm umber on surrounding trim or cabinetry will frame the print naturally.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which can help reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with purchasing fixed-size rolls. Every design we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer practical options suited to different homes and living spaces.