Trio of Elizabeth Blackwell Botanicals 1737 Three beautiful Botanicals, newly framed. ‘Scorzonera’ ‘The Great Water dock’ ‘Plantain’ Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator. She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married. She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison. Her project was a book called ‘A Curious Herbal’. She learned that physicians required a reference book which documented the medicinal qualities of plants and herbs. In order to develop the publication she examined and drew specimens of plants available in the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sir Hans Sloane provided financial support to publish ‘A Curious Herbal’. Elizabeth Blackwell is notable for being one of the first botanical artists to personally etch and engrave her own designs. This saved the expense of hiring a professional engraver. In total, the enterprise took Blackwell six full years to complete and in the end she was able to release her husband from prison. ‘A Curious Herbal’ was published between 1737 and 1739. The book contained the first illustrations of many odd-looking, unknown plants from the New World. H. 68.5cm W. 113cm
A Recent Sale of Eighteen ‘Elizabeth Blackwells’ (Pre Framing) A Recent Sale of Eighteen ‘Elizabeth Blackwells’ Here, pictured unframed. Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator. She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married. She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison.
Hendrik Draakestein ‘Schadidia calli’ – Amsterdam 1686 ‘Schadidia calli’ – Amsterdam 1686 Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving. Amsterdam 1686 70cm x 87cm
Hendrik Draakestein – ‘Sobena’ – 1686 ‘Sobena’ Hortus Indicus Malabaricus Hendrik Draakestein The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving. Amsterdam 1686
Draakestein ‘Kadanaku aut catevala’ 1686 ‘Kadanaku aut catevala’ Hortus Indicus Malabaricus Hendrik Draakestein The first complete flora from the east Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving. Amsterdam 1686 89cm x 73cm CGW134463-6.4
Draakestein ‘Mucca Piri’ – 1686 ‘Mucca Piri’ – Hortus Indicus Malabaricus 1686 – CGW381539-7 Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving. Amsterdam 1686 Framed: 92cm x 77cm *Photographs of framed art to come
Draakestein ‘Caunga’ 1686 ‘Caunga’ Hortus Indicus Malabaricus Hendrik Draakestein The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving. Amsterdam 1686 Framed: 92cm x 77cm CGW381539-1
Elizabeth Blackwell Framed ‘Pile Wort’ – 1730 Elizabeth Blackwell Framed ‘Pile Wort’ – 1730 Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator. She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married. She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison. Her project was a book called ‘A Curious Herbal’. She learned that physicians required a reference book which documented the medicinal qualities of plants and herbs. In order to develop the publication she examined and drew specimens of plants available in the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sir Hans Sloane provided financial support to publish ‘A Curious Herbal’. Elizabeth Blackwell is notable for being one of the first botanical artists to personally etch and engrave her own designs. This saved the expense of hiring a professional engraver. In total, the enterprise took Blackwell six full years to complete and in the end she was able to release her husband from prison. ‘A Curious Herbal’ was published between 1737 and 1739. The book contained the first illustrations of many odd-looking, unknown plants from the New World. H. 53cm W. 38cm
Norwegian Pewter – French Majolica Leaf – 17th Century Draakestein Botanical 20th Century Norwegian Pewter from Oslo. Late 19th Century French Green Majolica Leaf Plate. 17th Century Dutch Botanical Engraving by Hendrick Draakestein 1686
An Unusual First Half 19th Century French Walnut Side Table of Plain Small Proportions AA2053 An unusual first half 19th Century French Walnut side table of plain small proportions The rectangular three plank moulded top above narrow skirts having long rectangular fielded panels, with a matching moulded drawer to one short end, retaining the original turned handle. Note, the drawer is unusually long, running the entire length of the top. Resting on square slight shaped tapered legs. Fantastic overall rich patina. C.1840
Willughby Fish Willughby Fish – Mola Salu – 1680 Francis Willughby (1635-1672) From the first large work on fishes in England, marking a new era in ichthyology that clearly described and classified fishes according to nature and based on their characteristics drawn only from their structure. Framed H. 46.5 cm W. 49 cm
To Frame or Not to Frame by Jamie Allpress Written by Jamie Allpress “Keep it simple when framing period art so that the frame doesn’t take away from the art itself” [View Original Article] (PDF)
Why Antiques? Article by Henry Buckenham – Allpress Inc – Australian Period Home Style Magazine. Cover photo and photos by Russell Winnell of Jamie Allpress’ rearrangement of the William Johnston Collection 2010 [ View Original Article ] (PDF)
A Recent Sale of Eighteen ‘Elizabeth Blackwells’ A Recent Sale of Eighteen ‘Elizabeth Blackwells’ Yet to be professionally photgraphed, these are iPhone photos. Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator. She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married. She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison.
Three Framed Blackwell Engravings 1730 Blackwell – 1730 – CGW381543 Framing three early Botanicals together without mounts, to me is very elegant. Classic lines will never date. Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator. She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married. She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison. Her project was a book called ‘A Curious Herbal’. She learned that physicians required a reference book which documented the medicinal qualities of plants and herbs. In order to develop the publication she examined and drew specimens of plants available in the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sir Hans Sloane provided financial support to publish ‘A Curious Herbal’. Elizabeth Blackwell is notable for being one of the first botanical artists to personally etch and engrave her own designs. This saved the expense of hiring a professional engraver. In total, the enterprise took Blackwell six full years to complete and in the end she was able to release her husband from prison. ‘A Curious Herbal’ was published between 1737 and 1739. The book contained the first illustrations of many odd-looking, unknown plants from the New World.
Mali Moir – Epaulette shark Mali Moir – Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) Watercolour on 100% Cotton 1225 cm x 55 cm $3900 The Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) is a species of longtailed carpet shark, family Hemiscylliidae, found in shallow, tropical waters off Australia and New Guinea (and possibly elsewhere). The common name of this shark comes from the very large, white-margined black spot behind each pectoral fin, which are reminiscent of military epaulettes. A small species usually under 1 m (3.3 ft) long, the epaulette shark has a slender body with a short head and broad, paddle-shaped paired fins. The caudal peduncle (to which the tail fin is attached) comprises over half the shark’s length. Adults are light brown above, with scattered darker spots and indistinct saddles.