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Didactical Flowers

Didactic Flower Model German Manufacture of 1860 circa Made of Painted Plaster
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic flower, German manufacture of 1860 circa, depicting Marchantia Polymorpha L., made of
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Antique 1860s German Scientific Instruments

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Plaster

Didactical Model of Cockchafer or May bug sold by the “ Denoyer-Geppert Company
Located in Leuven , BE
viscera, legs and wings can be removed.This large and impressive didactical model , on its original base
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Early 20th Century German Natural Specimens

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Plaster, Paper

Botanic Modelof a Primrose Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of Primrose, Acaulis, Primulaceae. Made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Botanic Model of Inflorescence, Flower Head, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Botanic Model of a Carnation Flower, Paravia Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a Carnation flower, Dianthus Silvaticus
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Botanic Model of Solarum Tuberosum Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower, pale pink color, made out of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Wood

Osterloh Botanic Model of a Wheat Flower, Germany, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen depicting a Wheat flower (Triticum durum), made out of papier mache
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Botanic Model of a Red Grape Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a red Grape flower, Vitis Vinifera, Anipelidee
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

White Metal Minimalist Flowers Sculpture "In The Garden I Give You Life"
By Patricia Corredor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
relationship with their natural environment. She aims to pose didactic and constructive messages to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

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Metal

Botanic Model of Wallflower, Paravia Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of orange Wallflower, Cheirantus Cheiris
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

A botanic model, Germany 1900 ca.
Located in Milan, IT
An example of a botanical maquette for didactic use depicting the flower of the curly maple, Acer
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

A botanic model, Germany 1900 ca.
A botanic model, Germany 1900 ca.
H 21.5 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis Vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out
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Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Lacquered Cocktail Stand with Stainless Steel and Glass Accents
Located in New York, NY
detachable tray that boasts a built-in glass vase (which is removable for cleaning) to hold flowers; or a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dry Bars

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Aluminum, Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Wood

George Brookshaw Print of Four Varieties of Plums, Plate XVII, Dated 1806
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
fruit and flowers ever produced. Its breathtaking images display a level of technical virtuosity and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Prints

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Paper

George Brookshaw Print of Pears from Pomona Britannica, Dated 1807
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
writes, George Brookshaw's 'Pomona Britannica' is the finest work on fruit and flowers ever produced. Its
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

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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
Brookshaw's 'Pomona Britannica' is the finest work on fruit and flowers ever produced. Its breathtaking images
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Prints

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Paper

French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of
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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

"The reaper", Ignacio Diaz Olano, Spain, 1890.
By Ignacio Díaz Olano
Located in Madrid, ES
opened his own studio in this city, where he carried out an outstanding didactic work until its closure
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Antique 1890s Spanish Modern Paintings

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Paint

"The reaper", Ignacio Diaz Olano, Spain, 1890.
"The reaper", Ignacio Diaz Olano, Spain, 1890.
H 43.31 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
colonnade, a concrete pergola, pillars, flower vases, ceramic-panelled benches around the main house and a
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

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Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
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1980s Large Female Head Sculpture by Austin
By Austin Productions
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large plaster female bust in the 1980s vibe reminiscent of Studio 54 in satin white on a wooden base, signed to the back neck area Austin Products 1987, Fischer.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Busts

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Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly spectacular and important piece of historical American film art. A group of Dwarf Masks from the 1937 Theater Land on stage revue of the new movie "Snow White and the Seven D...
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Sergio Bustamante Moose Head Wall Sculpture Limited Edition 22/100 with COA
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
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Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying gla...
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"Composition 202.3" Cubist Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
By Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
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English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This English Regency-era jewelry box embodies Oriental aesthetics with its sleek sarcophagus shape, tapered body, and angled lid. Adorning the lid are intricate Chinoiserie scenes de...
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Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Jewelry Box. A beautiful hand made heart shaped box with Chinoiserie hand painted decoration of butterfly's and nectar flower buds. The box is made...
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Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Signed and Dated 1961 USSR From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this unusual Russian Papier Mache Box. The box of slim rectangular form features a central fantasy sc...
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Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box
Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box
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H 3 in W 5.12 in D 4.33 in
Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Each glass, collected over many years, i...
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Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects

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Saint Louis Crystal Chartreuse Color Vase , France, 2023
By Saint Louis
Located in Cagliari, IT
From its star-shaped base to the sparkling glints of the diamond, bevel, pearl and rim cuts, Tommy stands as a timeless collection since 1928. Its straight lines have afforded elegan...
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Crystal

"Composition 202.2" Cubist Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
By Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Composition 202.2" is a captivating cubist/abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, circa 2020. The sculpture is a harmonious assembly of wood, foam core, plaster, and resin...
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Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes All of them are signed in Russian Largest one is 8" x 4.88" x 2.25"
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Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

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German Vintage Easter Candy Box Bunny Figure Papier Mâché
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage Easter bunny candy box. Easter bunny figure made of papier mâché from the 50th covered with fabric in cream color. Hand painted and decorated with a carot in the mouth. The h...
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art

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1950s Didactic Model Depicting Passiflora Flos Lingulata Called Passion Flower
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model depicting didactic Passiflora, Flos Lingulata also called passion flower
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Vintage 1930s Taxidermy

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Plaster

1950s Enlarged Didactic German Botanic Model Depicting a Poppy Flower
Located in Milan, IT
Enlarged didactic model depicting a poppy flower, base and stem made of turned wood and leaves made
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

R. Brendel « ACER CAMPESTRE » Botanical didactic model XIXe
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A highly uncommon, magnified rendition of an ACER CAMPESTRE flower, meticulously fashioned by the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

R. Brendel « ROSA CANINA » Botanical didactic model XIX
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A highly uncommon, magnified rendition of a ROSA CANINA flower, meticulously fashioned by the
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

1950s Enlarged Botanical Didactic Model of Prunus Avium Known as Bird Cherry
Located in Milan, IT
Enlarged botanical didactic model of the Prunus Avium flower known as bird cherry or wild cherry
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Vintage 1950s Taxidermy

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Plaster

Botanic Model, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower pale pink color made out of papier
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Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Botanic Model, Italy 1900
Botanic Model, Italy 1900
H 14.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Strawberry flower (Fragaria Vesca), white color, made
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Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy, 1900
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Primrose flower (Primula veris), yellow color, made out
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Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Botanic Model, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower pale pink color made out of papier
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Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Botanic Model, Italy 1900
Botanic Model, Italy 1900
H 14.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen depicting a Bamboo plant gray -green color made out of papier mache
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Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca
Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca
H 20 in W 10.25 in D 7 in
Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen depicting a Pea pod (Pisum sativum), made out of papier mache wood
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
H 20.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Brendel «Beta Vulgaris» XIXe Botanical Model by Robert Brendel's Company
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Unusual and rare model of the "sugar beet" flower. Papier mache, wood. Handpainted Circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

Brendel «Salvia Officinalis » XIXe Botanical Model by Robert Brendel's Company
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare and spectacular flower of the sage's plant. These botanical models were uses end of XIXe
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

R. Brendel «Avena Sativa» Botanical Model XIXe
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. Botanical models, whose number has reached more than two hundred, are enlargements of plants and flowers
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

R. Brendel «Avena Sativa» Botanical Model XIXe
R. Brendel «Avena Sativa» Botanical Model XIXe
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H 15.75 in W 22.05 in
Fibonacci Dream
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, flowers. The arrangement of the metal points in this work by Dunning is in a similar Fibonacci pattern
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Fibonacci Dream
Fibonacci Dream
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Enlarged Didactic Poppy Flower, Red Celluloid and Black Wood, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Enlarged didactic flower of a poppy, base and stem made of turned wood and petals made of celluloid
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Vintage 1950s German Scientific Instruments

1930s Enlarged Botanical Didactic German Model Solarum Tuberosum Potato Flower
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model depicting a enalrged flower of the Solarum Tuberosum, hand-painted papier-mâché and
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Vintage 1930s Taxidermy

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Paper

Large Didactical Model of a Bee labeled “ Denoyer-Geppert Company of Chicago "
Located in Leuven , BE
didactical model , on its original base,stands almost … cm tall. It was made of paper mache, wood and
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Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Paper

Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
: A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Primrose flower (Primula Veris), yellow color, made
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
H 20.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Brendel «Delphinium Consolida» XIXe Botanical Model by Robert Brendel's Company
Located in Bruxelles, BE
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George Brookshaw Engravings of Cherries, Plate VIII, Dated 1807
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
, George Brookshaw's 'Pomona Britannica' is the finest work on fruit and flowers ever produced. Its
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Paper

French Bronze Jewelry Box with High Reliefs, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants
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Lone Rooster
By Yana Movchan
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
artist's unique sensibility. With the lush detail, rich tones, and classic objects (fruit, flowers) of
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Didactical Flowers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of didactical flowers available for sale. Each of these unique didactical flowers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, plaster and wood. Didactical flowers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Didactical flowers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. george brookshaw, Ignacio Díaz Olano and Osterloh Modell each produced beautiful didactical flowers that are worth considering.

How Much are Didactical Flowers?

Prices for didactical flowers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, didactical flowers begin at $1,034 and can go as high as $16,231, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.