Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 66082:
Description
Engraving of Cherries, Grapes, Peaches from Cause:
This exquisite botanical engraving is from Hendrick Cause’s work
De Koninglycke Hovenier aanwyzende de Middelen om Boomen, Bloemen en Kruyden te Zaayen, planten, aen queeken en voort teelen. The work was published in Amsterdam by Marcus Doorninck in 1676.
Cause’s work is considered one of the finest Dutch horticultural books from the Golden Age. The plates were printed on very high quality chain-linked, watermarked paper. Each engraving was intricately created displaying beautiful contrast between light and dark. Though often printed with images to each side, this is printed with only images to one side making a cleaner presentation of the plate / image.
Prints of Bouquet of Roses, Tulip, Hyacinth & Fruits and Seeds from Prevost:
This beautiful lithographed is after a botanical illustration by Jean Louis Prevost. It was printed in the 1800s.
Jean Louis Prevost (1760-1810) was a renowned botanical artist. He studied under Jean Jacque Bachelier in Paris. He created one of the most exquisite French botanical works,
Collection des Fleurs et des Fruits. He often had his work exhibited in the Paris Salon and was a member of the Academie de Saint Luc.
Lithograph of Poppy from Geel:
This beautiful hand-colored, first edition lithograph is from Pierre Corneille van Geel’s
Encyclographie du Règne végétal. Sertum Botanicum. Collection des plants remarquables par leur utilité, leur élégance, leur éclat ou leur nouveauté, consistant en six cents planches soigneusement lithographiées et coloriées… par une société de botanistes. The work was published in Brussels between 1828 and 1832 by Etablissement Encyclographique.
Pierre Corneille Van Geel is often considered the editor and author, though Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez may have contributed or been responsible for the text. The images were near life size representations of the flowers and foliage.
Paper Size: ~ 8" by 12 1/4"
~ 10" by 13 1/4"
~ 13 1/2" by 10 1/2"
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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