Etudes de fleurs d'Orange et de Crisaine grecque

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$650 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books · No longer available

An exquisite plate of a spray of orange blossom and two yellow chrysanthemums from arguably the most beautiful botanical work ever produced: a work of outstanding importance and interest. Contemporary with the work of Redouté, 'Collection des Fleurs et des Fruits' is one of the earliest examples of stipple engraved and colour-printed botanical illustration. Published in 12 cahiers or parts of 4 plates each, the work was compiled to assist designers of porcelain and

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