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A botanic model of inflorescence, the Simple Umbrella, Italy 1930

$2,952.94
£2,218.70
€2,500
CA$4,066.22
A$4,550.85
CHF 2,382.21
MX$55,284.59
NOK 30,247.99
SEK 28,544.14
DKK 19,027.49

About the Item

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 branches and painted papier-mâché components. Mounted on a round black wooden base, hand painted. Paper label. Paravia, Milan, Italy circa 1930.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917133825102

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