Botanical model Pinus Silvestris L., Robert Brendel, Berlin, late 19th century
By Robert Brendel
Located in Milano, IT
Botanical model Pinus Silvestris L. Robert Brendel Berlin, late 19th century, early 20th century Label: original label with inscription: N° 41 Pinus silvestris l.
Metal
19th Century Botanical Model by Robert Brendel, Papier Mâché, Germany
By Robert Brendel
Located in New York, NY
A Botanical model by Robert Brendel, famous German botanist, 19th century.
Wood, Lacquer
Botanical model Brassica Napus L., Rapeseed, Robert Brendel, Berlin, late 19th
By Robert Brendel
Located in Milano, IT
Botanical model Brassica Napus L. Robert Brendel Berlin, late 19th and early 20th century Label: N° 18/ Brassica/ Napus L.
Metal
Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover Botany's Finest: Original Brendel Botanic Models from the 1950s Unveil the beauty of botany with our exquisite collection of original Brendel botanic models: Spike, Raceme,...
Wood
Rare Botanical Model 'Lilium' made by Robert Brendel, around 1900 - Germany
Located in Lommel, BE
A rare and highly decorative botanical teaching model depicting a Lilium (lily), produced by the renowned German model maker Robert Brendel around 1900.
Wood, Paper
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
By Robert Brendel
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling
By Robert Brendel
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
By Robert Brendel
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Italian Modern Wooden Botanic Model
By Robert Brendel
Located in Roma, IT
A botanic didactical specimen in the manner of the famous German botanist Robert Brendel. "In the late 19th century Robert Brendel and his son Reinhold produced beautiful and accur...
Wood
Brendel Botanical Model, Ebonized Wood, Hemlock Flower, Germany, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Conium maculatum N.60 (Umbelliferae).
Wood
Brendel Botanical Model of Taxus Yew, Ebonized Wood, Circa 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Taxus N.40 (Coniferae), Yew.
Wood
Brendel Botanical Model Taxus Yew, Ebonized Wood, Germany, Circa 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Taxus N.40a female (Coniferae), Badger.
Wood
A botanic model: Syringa vulgaris N. 37 (Uleaceae). Brendel, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Syringa vulgaris N. 37 (Uleaceae).
Plaster, Wood, Paper
A botanic model: Triticum Vulgare N.11A (Gramineae). Brendel, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Triticum Vulgare N.11A (Gramineae).
Plaster, Wood, Paper
A botanic model of a pale pink tulip, Brendel, Germany 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Tulipa gesneriana, the Tulip N.200 (Liliaceae), light pink color.
Wood
Mold Spores Model by Reinhold Brendel, circa 1900
By Reinhold Brendel
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Made of painted wood, metal, plater, and wax, on black wood stand under new glass case.
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Botanical Model, Carnation, Robert Brendel, Berlin, late 19th century
By Robert Brendel
Located in Milano, IT
Stiberc, Save the Plants: Conservation of Brendel Anatomical Botany Models, The Book and Paper Group Annual 27 (2008) A.
Reclaimed Wood, Paper
R. Brendel Botanical Models
By Robert Brendel
Located in Culver City, CA
Made of papier mâché, gelatin, plaster, and wood. Models are labeled R. Brendel, Berlin W.
Plaster, Wood
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model "Digitalis", Germany 1900s
By Robert Brendel
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Botanical Model produced in Germany in 1900 Mod. "Digitalis" N.64 , by R.Brendel & Co, this delightful botanical model depicts a moss plant, is made of various materials includi...
Wood, Paper
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H 22.05 in Dm 5.91 in
Five 19th Century Botanical Models, Turned Ebonized Wood Stands Reinhold Brendel
Located in Leuven , BE
This collection of the series Puccinia graminis (Stem rust) was produced by the Brendel Company of Germany that had specialized in these models since the 1860s.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 14.57 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model "Mnium Cuspidatum", Germany 1800s
By Robert Brendel
Located in Naples, IT
Brendel has been making floral models for 130 years and are highly collectible and desirable, they are created as educational tools for schools and colleges.
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 19.1 in W 5.04 in D 6.11 in
Botanical model, Equissetum limosum L. by Robert Brendel, Breslau, circa 1880
Located in Milano, IT
Botanical model Equissetum limosum L. Robert Brendel Breslau, circa 1880 Label: printed A.
Gesso, Wood, Paper
19th Century Papier Maché Brendel Botanical Flower Models
Located in Brecht, BE
All models are labeled R. Brendel, Berlin. Dimensions are 20 x 34 x 50 cm high, 20 x 30 x 45 cm high and 18 x 25 x 37 cm high.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Botanic Model Brendel, Germany, 1900
By Reinhold Brendel
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Symphytom Officinale N.109 (Asperifoliaceae).
Metal
Botanic Model Brendel, Germany 1900
By Reinhold Brendel
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Anthemis Cotula Compositae N.118.
Metal
Brendel Botanic Model: Taxus-Yew, Germany 1900
By Robert Brendel
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Taxus N.40 (Coniferae), Yew.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Brendel Botanic Model: Scotch Fir, Germany, 1900
By Robert Brendel
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Pinus silvestris N.42 (Coniferae), Scotch Fir.
Plaster, Wood, Bentwood, Paper
Sold
H 22.05 in W 13 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Botanical Models by Reinhold Brendel on Turned Ebonized Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
This collection of the series Puccinia graminis (Stem rust) was produced by the Brendel Company of Germany that had specialized in these models since the 1860s.
Organic Material, Wood
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model, 19th Century
By Robert Brendel
Located in New York, NY
A Botanical model by Robert Brendel, famous German botanist, 19th century.
Other
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model "Juniperus", Germany 1900s
By Robert Brendel
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Botanical Model produced in Germany in 1960 Mod. "Juniperus" N.49 , by R.Brendel & Co, this delightful botanical model depicts a moss plant, is made of various materials includi...
Wood, Paper
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model "Pisuni", Germany, 1900s
By Robert Brendel
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Botanical Model produced in Germany in 1900 Mod. "Pisuni" N.25 , by R.Brendel & Co, this delightful botanical model depicts a moss plant, is made of various materials including ...
Wood, Paper
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model "Tulip Generiana", Germany 1900s
By Robert Brendel
Located in Naples, IT
Brendel has been making floral models for 130 years and are highly collectible and desirable, they are created as educational tools for schools and colleges.
Wood, Paper
19th century German Botanical Model by R. Brendel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very rare Botanical model of a pea pod made by botanist R. Brendel in 19th century Germany.
Wire
1930s Germany Botanical Model of the Lamium Purpureum Flower
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model of the Lamium purpureum L. (false purple nettle) flower made of painted papier mâché with a Bakelite base from the 1930s, German manufacture. Height 53 cm - 20.8 in...
Parchment Paper
$1,923
H 22.84 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Antique Scientific Didactic Model of the Yew Seed, Germany made in the Twenties
Located in Milan, IT
Taxus baccata, enlarged and removable didactic model of the yew seed, tree very used as hedge, belonging to the order of the conifers. German manufacture of the twenties made of papi...
Wood
$4,079
H 20 in Dm 6.8 in
Original botanical model of the Tulip flower Robert Brendel late 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Original Brendel botanical model of the Tulip flower made in Germany around the end of the 19th century by Robert Brendel (1821-1898). The flower is made of wood and papier mache and...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Coffee Tree Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Coffee tree sculpture. Bleached, sanded and set on a modern black steel base. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Metal, Steel
$5,944
H 17.7 in Dm 14.2 in
Double botanical model of the Rosa Canina flower Robert Brendel late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Double botanical model of the Rosa Canina flower made around the end of the 19th century by Robert Brendel (1821-1898). The flower is made of wood and papier mache and each one break...
Wood
Torch Cut Floral Arrangement from Brotman's Sausalito
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hanover, MA
Torch cut brass and mixed metal kinetic floral spray in the style of Curtis Jere retailed through Brotman's Village Fair in Sausalito, CA circa 1970
Brass
Sold|$1,215
H 5.52 in Dm 4.14 in
19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of wax studies by F.Ziegler taken from the imagery of F.Keibel We believe the larger of the two models to be off a human embryo and the other to be of a plant. The ...
Brass
Midcentury Metal Potted Plant Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury life-size potted plant or philodendron sculpture, handcrafted in metal with a stylized form and an acquired oxidized finish.
Metal
A botanic model of inflorescence, the Simple Umbrella, Italy 1930.
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Simple Umbrella, made with hand-painted plaster colored gems, wooden bra...
Plaster, Wood, Paper
$6,060Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
Feng Shui Bonsai "Hell in heaven", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Hell in heaven Bonsai is inspired by the catastrophic events caused by global warming. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. This piece reminds u...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
By the late 1960s, Joaquim Tenreiro began shifting his focus from design to art, returning to the studio practice that had always accompanied his career. In these works, which he cal...
Iron
German botanical flower model, c. 1900
Located in MILL, NL
German botanical flower model, late 19th / early 20th century Enlarged educational model of a flower made of papier-mâché and wax, mounted on a wooden base. This type of model was ...
Other
$2,156
H 20.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
A botanic model of inflorescence, Flower Head by Paravia. Milan, Italy 1930.
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Simple Flower Head, made with hand-painted plaster colored gems, wooden ...
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Silas Seandel Sea Grass Sculpture
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's brutalist sea grass metal sculpture designed by Silas Seandel "Signed and dated" in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass, Steel
$2,156
H 22 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
A botanic model of inflorescence, the Corymb by Paravia. Milan, Italy 1930.
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Corymb, made with hand-painted plaster colored gems, wooden branches and...
Plaster, Wood, Paper
German botanical flower model, c. 1900
Located in MILL, NL
German botanical flower model, late 19th / early 20th century Enlarged educational model of a flower made of papier-mâché and wax, mounted on a wooden base. The five petals, sepals,...
Other
$1,420 / set
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of Six Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Models by Somso Germany 1950s
By Somso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage models of botanical scientific specimen depicts mushrooms native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showpie...
Composition
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