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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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Antique Early 1900s Prints
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Paper
Vibrant Elegance: Botanical Illustrations of Foliage from 1880 Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
, especially among botanists and plant enthusiasts.
1. The first illustration shows "Maranta roseo-picta
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Antique 1880s Prints
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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Pair of 18th Century Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Botanical Illustrations
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in New York, NY
These two precious botanical illustrations were created circa 1720 by the botanist and apothecary
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Antique 1720s Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
An Original Antique Palm Illustration of the Calamus Melanoloma, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-century German-Dutch botanist.
This particular illustration is from volume 3, which was
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Antique 1840s Prints
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Paper
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H 17.52 in W 11.42 in D 0 in
Large Original Antique Botanical Illustration of the Plectocomia Elongata, c1860
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration would have been a valuable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts of his
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Antique 1860s Prints
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Paper
No Reserve
H 27.96 in W 17.84 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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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 25.99 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
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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Antique Early 1900s Prints
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Paper
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 0 in
Large Orchid Illustrations of the Dutch East Indies: A Botanical Heritage, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
publication.
The author, W.H. de Vriese, was a prominent botanist, and the illustrations were executed at the
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Antique 1850s Prints
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Paper
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H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
Red Breasted Merganser from Illustrations of British Ornithology Pl.58 by Selby
Located in Paonia, CO
volume set of 222 engravings “Illustrations of British Ornithology”. These original hand colored signed
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Set of 2 Custom Framed Antique Floral Botanical Engravings
Located in Pearland, TX
"Flora von Deutschland", published in 1886. Thomé (1840–1925) was a famous German botanist and botanical
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Antique 1880s German Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Custom Framed Antique Floral Botanical Engravings - Set of Two
Located in Pearland, TX
"Flora von Deutschland", published in 1886. Thomé (1840–1925) was a famous German botanist and botanical
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Antique 1880s German Country Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Ephemeral Blossoms: Treasures from 'Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse'
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations represent a bygone era of garden elegance and scientific discovery.
This trio of prints features
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Antique 1890s Prints
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Paper
No Reserve
H 6.07 in W 9.53 in D 0 in
Custom Framed Antique Fern Botanical Engravings - Set of Four
Located in Pearland, TX
"Flora von Deutschland", published in 1886. Thomé (1840–1925) was a famous German botanist and botanical
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Antique 1880s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Wood, Paper
"Plate XV: The Sandpipers - A Study in Seasonal and Developmental Plumage, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
.
This particular print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British Ornithology" showcases the
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 25.99 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
Vintage Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Colored Foliage Studies
Located in Langweer, NL
. Rothschild as the editor, are fine examples of botanical illustration from the 19th century. They depict
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Antique 1880s Prints
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Paper
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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Hand-colored Mezzotint Engraving of a Lily from Johann Weinmann's Work, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
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This engraved detailed botanical illustration is from the 18th century, specifically from Johann
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Antique 1740s Prints
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Paper
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H 16.93 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Pair of 19th Century Floral Colored Lithographs Botanical Register Framed 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
illustrations of plants, their description and accounts of their discovery and origins.
Both of the botanicals
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Prints
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Paper
H 28.5 in W 2 in D 24.5 in
Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
ornithologist, botanist, and artist renowned for his detailed and realistic illustrations of birds. His work
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 25.99 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
Victorian Botanical Majesty: Original Lithographs of Peonies and Monkshood, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
botanist Edward Step, this set features the vibrant Common Peony (Paeonia officinalis), the graceful White
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Antique 1890s Prints
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Paper
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H 6.07 in W 9.53 in D 0 in
Depiction of the Common Turnstone: Seasonal and Sexual Plumage Variations, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
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The image is a colored etching from "Illustrations of British Ornithology" by Prideaux John Selby
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel
Located in Langweer, NL
(Ratufa bicolor), which is a different species.
The print is titled after French botanist and explorer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Paper
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H 9.57 in W 5.79 in D 0.02 in
Large Engraving by Selby of The Black Tern in Seasonal Transformation, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
.
The print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British Ornithology" features the Black Tern
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
A beautifully detailed print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British Ornithology
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
, botanist, and artist renowned for his detailed and realistic illustrations of birds. His work
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
This print from "Illustrations of British Ornithology" by Prideaux John Selby features the Little
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Antique 1820s Prints
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Paper
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H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Aquatic Songbirds named Dippers Engraved by Selby and Hand-Colored, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
small, stout, aquatic songbirds. This print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British
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Antique 1820s Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Cotton Plant: An 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Alamo, CA
German apothecary and botanist who was greatly respected for his writings on medicinal plants and herbs
Category
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Apple: An 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Alamo, CA
in excellent condition.
Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) was a German apothecary and botanist
Category
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th-Century Floral Art, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
antique prints from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by the esteemed botanist Edward Step
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Antique 1890s Prints
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Paper
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H 6.07 in W 9.53 in D 0 in
Prideaux John Selby "King Eider" "King Eider, Male & Female" Etching c.1830
By John Selby Prideaux
Located in San Francisco, CA
condition with some dislocation at the extreme edges - see images
From Illustrations of British Ornithology
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
H 20.75 in W 25.75 in D 1 in
Lemons "Cedro Ditela Multiforme": An 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
By Johann Christoph Volkhamer
Located in Alamo, CA
, manufacturer and botanist. His illustrations of citrus fruit reflected the popularity of including new
Category
Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving
Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
.
This engraving is an exquisite print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British Ornithology
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Antique 1820s Prints
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H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Asparagus: An 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Alamo, CA
and botanist who was greatly respected for his writings on medicinal plants and herbs. He was born in
Category
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish with a Spiderwort Plant after W. Curtis
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
illustrations.
The first issue, published on 1 February 1787, was begun by William Curtis, as both an
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware
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Porcelain
H 1.5 in W 11.13 in D 7.24 in
Flowering Sea Onion: A 19th Century Hand-colored Engraving by William Curtis
By William Curtis
Located in Alamo, CA
English botanist and entomologist. His first career was as an apothecary, but subsequently focussed on
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving
A Home for Every Plant, Wonders of the Botanical World
Located in New York City, NY
through detailed, vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts. Children will also learn how to use their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Variegated Elegance: A Study of Patterned Botanicals, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
. The precision in the illustration highlights the plant’s architectural form and the subtle color
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Antique 1880s Prints
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Paper
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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Heritage Blossoms: A Trio of 1845 Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
, and the specific structures of the flowers and fruits.
Drapiez's endeavor with these illustrations
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Paper
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H 10.44 in W 6.89 in D 0 in
Regency Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
by the keenly detailed illustrations.
The first issue, published on 1 February 1787, was begun
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Tree Rhododendron: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving from 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
'Rhododendron Arboreum', commonly known as the Tree Rhododendron. The illustration is imbued with the essence of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Paper
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H 10.44 in W 6.89 in D 0 in
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dishes- A Pair. After William Curtis
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
illustrations.
The first issue, published on 1 February 1787, was begun by William Curtis, as both an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.25 in W 11.13 in D 7.75 in
Lemons "Limon Peretto": An Early 18th Century Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
By Johann Christoph Volkhamer
Located in Alamo, CA
, manufacturer and botanist. His illustrations of citrus fruit reflected the popularity of including new
Category
Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving
Lemons "La parte interiore": An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
By Johann Christoph Volkhamer
Located in Alamo, CA
, manufacturer and botanist. His illustrations of citrus fruit reflected the popularity of including new
Category
Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Materials
Engraving
A Harlem Landmark, 1910 Etching, New York City History, NYC
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
York published Our Ferns in their Haunts, for which Stilson completed 194 illustrations in pen & ink
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Early 20th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Grand Central Terminal from Murray Hill Hotel, NYC History, New York City
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
which Stilson completed 194 illustrations in pen & ink and graphite renderings. In the book, Willard M
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Early 20th Century Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Antique Print of Harmonillus Turning into a Lemon Tree, 1646
Located in Langweer, NL
. This print is an illustration for the introduction by G.B. Ferraris book on citrus fruits. The author
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Antique 1640s Prints
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Paper
Hippodrome, 1910 Etching, New York City History, NYC
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
published Our Ferns in their Haunts, for which Stilson completed 194 illustrations in pen & ink and graphite
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Early 20th Century Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
St. John's Chapel, Varick Street, New York City, 1909 Etching, NYC History
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Ferns in their Haunts, for which Stilson completed 194 illustrations in pen & ink and graphite
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Early 20th Century Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
2 Hand Painted Old World Floral Botanical Paintings After Basilius Besler 57"
By Basilius Besler
Located in Dayton, OH
) was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, best known for his monumental florilegium, the
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 56.5 in W 2 in D 40 in
Botanical Beauty: Schlumbergera - The Christmas Cactus, circa 1832
Located in Langweer, NL
printing technique that was widely used for botanical illustrations during the 19th century. Lithography
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Paper
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H 13.31 in W 10.16 in D 0.02 in
Haemanthus Lindeni N. E. Br.; Pl. CXII
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
.
L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Anthurium Andreanum J. Lind. var. Wambekeanum; Pl. CLXIII
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
.
L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Azalea Indica Fortieana rod.; Pl. CLXXX
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
.
L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
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Lithograph
Odontoglossum Luteo Purpureum lindl. Var. Sceptrum subvar. Masereelianum Pl.XCIX
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
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L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Botanicals, Flowers, late 19th Century
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
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L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Streptocarpus Hybridus Watsoni
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
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L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Primula Sinensis lindl. var.
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
.
L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Stenandrium Lindeni N.E. Brown
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
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L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Cyclamen Latifolium (Persicum) var
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
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L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Streptocarpus Hybridus Kewensis
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
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L’Illustration Horitcole was a collaborative effort of the great horticulturists and field botanists of the day
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19th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Find the exact botanist illustration you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Old Masters examples as well as a Impressionist version. Finding the perfect botanist illustration may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right botanist illustration is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, brown and white. There have been many interesting botanist illustration examples over the years, but those made by Adrianus Spigelius, Basilius Besler, William Curtis, Elizabeth Blackwell and Matthäus Merian the Elder are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, lithograph and paper.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a botanist illustration in our inventory may begin at $30 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $882.
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