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Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
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These illustrations not only served as scientific records but also as works of art, capturing the beauty
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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French Louis XVI Barometer
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI (18th Century) barometer with original scientific illustrations and mercury vial
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Illustration
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Giltwood, Glass
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Illustration
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Giltwood
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie
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1920s Scottish Edwardian Antique Scientific Illustration
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Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
, which are most likely scientific illustrations of various stages of fungal life cycles or specific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
very descriptive. Germany circa 1900. Illustration in very good condition.
artfour is an owner-managed
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Scientific Illustration
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Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
very descriptive. Germany circa 1900. Illustration in very good condition.
artfour is an owner-managed
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Anatomy of the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab, A Hand-Colored Engraving of 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
carapace and long, pointed tail spine or telson.
The engraving is a scientific illustration from "The
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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BROOKSHAW. A Pair of Melons: White Seed'd Rock and Silver Rock Mellon
By George Brookshaw
Located in London, GB
distinguishes his work from the dry scientific illustrations found in other botanical studies.
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1810s Naturalistic Antique Scientific Illustration
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Handmade Paper, Aquatint, Engraving
H 27.56 in W 23.43 in D 0.79 in
pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
of a tortoise.
The print itself is a hand-colored engraving, a common method of scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Scientific Accuracy - British 19th Century ink illustration by George du Maurier
Located in London, GB
GEORGE DU MAURIER, ARWS
(1834-1896)
Scientific Accuracy
Ada: “What horrid things black-beetles
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Scientific Illustration
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Ink
1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
pages of a naturalist's collection. It is a fine example of 19th-century scientific illustration.
This
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Antique Bird Print of the Stock Dove by Naumann, circa 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustration from a bygone era."
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Arboreal Primates: The Eastern Black-and-White Colobus and Tarsier, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
aesthetic dimension to the scientific illustrations. The use of color helps to convey the natural appearance
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
late 18th and early 19th centuries, was known for his work in scientific illustration, particularly in
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
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Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
appearance.
The print is a hand-colored engraving, a common practice in the 19th century for scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
significant work in terms of scientific illustration and taxonomy. The terms mentioned such as Berglemming and
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Bird Print of Macaws of Guiana - a Red and Blue Macaw, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations, which combined art with scientific observation.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 9.65 in W 6.5 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
Located in Langweer, NL
is indicative of the period's scientific illustrations, which were created to document and share new
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations are typical of natural history engravings that were used for educational and scientific purposes
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
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H 10.08 in W 7.76 in D 0.02 in
Victorian Elegance: A Trio of Ornamental Foliage from 1880 Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
only as scientific illustrations but also as objects of beauty to appeal to horticultural enthusiasts
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Set of 3 Antique Bird's Egg Prints by Naumann, circa 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
species. The accuracy and artistry of these prints reflect the meticulous nature of scientific
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel
Located in Langweer, NL
natural history illustrations, and G.B. Whittaker was the publisher. The print is dated around 1825, which
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
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Vintage Orchids Published in 1904: A Study of Platanthera Species
Located in Langweer, NL
aesthetically valuable, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship that went into scientific illustration at the
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 0 in
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of an Alpaca
Located in Langweer, NL
early 19th century. His work was highly regarded for bringing scientific illustration to a wider
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of a Green Pie from the East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
well as admirers of 18th-century natural history illustration. The inclusion of a scientific
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Mid-18th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Regal Golden Thrush Perched, 18th Century Seligmann's Rare Bird Series, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
presentation that was a hallmark of scientific illustrations of this era.
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1740s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
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H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
George Brookshaw Print of Four Varieties of Plums, Plate XVII, Dated 1806
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
dramatic effect. His use of stylized composition distinguishes his pictures from the dry scientific
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 26.25 in W 21.25 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Wings: The Fritillary and Copper of Morris's 1890 Enchantment
Located in Langweer, NL
"A History of British Butterflies" are not just scientific illustrations; they are historic documents
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustration
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H 10.01 in W 6.82 in D 0 in
George Brookshaw Print of Pears from Pomona Britannica, Dated 1807
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
of stylized composition distinguishes his pictures from the dry scientific illustrations found in
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
George Brookshaw Print of Two Varieties of Raspberries, One Yellow and One Red
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
pictures from the dry scientific illustrations found in other botanical studies and creates an
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 26.25 in W 21.25 in D 0.75 in
Antique Print of Otters, Martens, Ermine, a Squirrel and a Beaver, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustrations from the 18th or 19th century, meant to provide detailed representations of each
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 10.08 in W 7.76 in D 0.02 in
Floral Symphony: Müller's 1904 Botanical Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
Floral Symphony: Müller's 1904 Botanical Illustrations
This collage comprises three botanical
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Illustration of the Spiny Lobster, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Drapiez, published in 1845. The detailed illustration shows the top and underside of the lobster
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration
The images are original antique botanical prints
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
Set of 3 Antique Biology Interest Books, English Scientific Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
scientific reference title, dating to the late Victorian period.
Comprising of: Manual of Bacteriology by
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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 8.86 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Antiquarian Handcolored Aquatic & Insect Engravings, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
biology, natural history, or the evolution of scientific illustration.
More info on the book in which it
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Old Print of a Red or Asiatic Orangoutan, Javan Silvery Gibbon and Green Monkey
Located in Langweer, NL
details captured in the illustrations, appealing to those interested in nature, wildlife, or scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Exotic Botanicals Unveiled: The Ginger Plant in Art and Science, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
parts of the ginger plant in a detailed, scientific illustration style typical of historical botanical
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Ephemeral Elegance: Orchids of 1904 in Müller's Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
Ephemeral Elegance: Orchids of 1904 in Müller's Illustrations
Description: This collage presents a
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Orchid Elegance: Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration from 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
The collage comprises three detailed botanical illustrations from Walter Müller's 'Abbildungen der
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Natural History Illustrations: Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an illustration from a natural history work, a collection titled "Getreue
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1790s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
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H 10.83 in W 8.47 in D 0 in
Winged Jewels of the Victorian Era: Hand-Colored Butterfly Masterpieces, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
or heathland for the Silver-studded Blue.
These illustrations from Morris' "A History of British
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of Vintage Plant Illustrations, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration presents a different species, rendered with scientific accuracy yet with an artistic touch that
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustration
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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Epipactis Enchantment: A Trio of Botanical Illustrations from 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
20th-century scientific botanical illustration, with an emphasis on both accuracy and aesthetics.
In
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Vibrant Elegance: Botanical Illustrations of Foliage from 1880 Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative original antique botanical illustrations from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustration
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The White-Bellied Caribbean Martin – An 1807 Ornithological Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
-finished print, which was initially brought to life by J.G. Pretre's skilled illustration, engraved by L
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Early 19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Paper
H 20.28 in W 13.55 in D 0.02 in
A Treasury of Molluscs: 19th Century Hand-Colored Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
of mollusc illustrations, each rendered with meticulous care and hand-colored detailing. From the
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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H 9.65 in W 6.11 in D 0 in
Marine Elegance: Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Mollusk Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
mollusks occupy.
The artistry of these prints not only serves scientific documentation but also captures
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An Original Antique Palm Illustration of the Calamus Melanoloma, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
The print is a botanical illustration from "Rumphia," which is a work by Carl Ludwig Blume, a noted
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Garden Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Botanical Illustrations, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
"Garden Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Botanical Illustrations"
Delight in the timeless
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustration
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H 6.07 in W 9.53 in D 0 in
Collection of Old Naturalist Illustrations: Marine Life and Arthropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The collage presents a delicate assembly of antique scientific prints, each one a remnant from a
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Selby's Large Illustrations of Crakes: Varieties and Gender Dimorphism, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
. The text identifies the species depicted in the illustration as follows:
1. Spotted Crake, Male
2
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1820s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Listera Lore: Botanical Illustrations of Heart-Leaved Orchids from 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
purple, and the print includes detailed views of the individual floral components.
Both illustrations
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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A Symphony of Botanical Elegance: 19th-Century Colored Foliage Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
style of botanical illustration, which aimed to blend scientific accuracy with aesthetic appeal. The
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Large Original Antique Botanical Illustration of the Plectocomia Elongata, c1860
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations for their publications. His illustrations would have been used for scientific documentation and
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1860s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Garden Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Botanical Illustrations, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
"Garden Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Botanical Illustrations"
Delight in the timeless
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's (Madagascar) Seeds and Plants, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
"Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's Seeds and Plants by De Bry, 1601"
Description: This
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Early 17th Century Antique Scientific Illustration
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Orchid Variations: A Study of Ophrys Species in 1904 Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrates the diversity and evolutionary ingenuity of the Ophrys genus, captured with scientific precision
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustration
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Large Masterpiece of Botanical Illustration from the Dutch East Indies, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
A large chromolithograph botanical illustration, featuring the orchid species Phaius blumei Lindl
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1850s Antique Scientific Illustration
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique scientific illustration for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Post-Impressionist versions now, or shop for Post-Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect antique scientific illustration among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right antique scientific illustration for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, brown and white. Finding an appealing antique scientific illustration — no matter the origin — is easy, but August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof, Basilius Besler, Dr. Robert John Thornton, Georg Wolfgang Knorr and Francois Nicolas Martinet each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, paint and watercolor.
How Much is a Antique Scientific Illustration?
The price for an antique scientific illustration in our collection starts at $113 and tops out at $250,000 with the average selling for $1,275.
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