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Nature's Masterpieces in Original Antique Print: The Orchids of 1904
£290 ($380, €340)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1904
- Size
- 9.4 × 5.9 in (24 × 15 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good. One edge rough, but leaving enough space for matting or framing. Study the images carefully.
- Period
- 20th century
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_38174942
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Nature's Masterpieces: The Orchids of 1904
A striking compilation of four botanical prints from Walter Müller's 1904 encyclopedic study of orchids, this collage presents a glimpse into the scientific and artistic exploration of the orchid family in early 20th-century Europe.
The illustrations include "Serapias pseudo-cordigera Moricand", "Cypripedium calceolus L.", "Orchis pallens L.", and "Orchis coriophora L.", each depicting the orchids in full bloom, accompanied by detailed anatomical sketches of their floral parts. These images reflect the intricate beauty of the orchids, with a focus on the diversity of their forms and the specificity of their structures. Müller's work remains an important historical record, marrying the precision of botanical illustration with the allure of natural art.
