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Antique Grain Studies, Wheat Varieties Botanical Lithographs, Calwer 1852
£180 ($235, €210)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1852
- Size
- 10.4 × 8.3 in (26.5 × 21 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Noticeable age toning, typical for the series. Minor foxing and edge wear. Structurally sound.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Artist or book
- Calwer's Käferbuch
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_48105002
Antique Grain Studies, Wheat Varieties Botanical Lithographs, Calwer 1852
This focused two-plate set presents advanced botanical studies of wheat varieties from Carl Gustav Calwer’s Landwirthschaftliche und technische Pflanzenkunde (1852). The plates show subtle differences in grain structure and ear formation, reflecting the scientific rigor of mid-19th-century agricultural research.
Designed for instruction and comparison, these images exemplify the educational mission of Calwer’s work. Today, their restrained palette and repetitive forms give them a quiet elegance that suits modern interiors, studies, or libraries.
This set will appeal particularly to collectors of scientific illustration, agricultural history, or early applied botany.
Condition report
Noticeable age toning, typical for the series. Minor foxing and edge wear. Structurally sound.
Framing tips
Use slim frames and neutral mats. Consider floating mounts to show deckled edges and emphasize authenticity.
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Maker: Carl Gustav Calwer, Stuttgart, 1852
