Three framed 19th century Wolters pears
Published 1880
65cm x 110cm
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Redouté – A decorative framed arrangement of five early 19th Century hand coloured citrus engravings.
These wonderful rare hand coloured copper engravings hung in my home for many years.
Now too wide to fit into my apartment, I’m selling.
1830 H.77cm W.175cm
Photography by Russell Winnell Photography
Unusual contemporary brass sculptured horse head on stand
I purchased this unusual sculpture from a supplier recently.
I’ve featured in a display and taken home to play with.
This morning I’ve ordered two more to sell, as I’m keeping this one!
DM me for pricing.
H.44cm
W.12cm
D.22cm
Draakestein Collection – Hortus Indicus Malabaricus 1686
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein 1686.
The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving.
My favourite botanical master of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
1686 ‘Hortus Indicus’ was published in Amsterdam.
A Rare pair of Early 18th Century English Copper Engravings of Grand English Estates
By Jan Kip and Leonard Knyff
1720
57 x 70cm
Johannes “Jan” Kip Amsterdam 1652 – 1722
Jan Kip was a Dutch draftsman, engraver and print dealer.
Kip and Leonard Knyff, made a speciality of engraved aerial views of English country houses and estates.
Personally, I find his work astounding and so ahead of his time.
Kip remains my favourite of all architectural artists.
*Maison du Seigneur
*Burlington House Pickadilly
Kip was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707), from 1668 to 1670, before setting up on his own; his earliest dated engravings are from 1672. In April 1680, at the age of 27, he married Elisabeth Breda in Amsterdam.[1] After producing works for the court of William of Orange in Amsterdam, Kip followed William and Mary to London and settled in St. John Street in Farringdon, where he conducted a thriving printselling business. He also worked for various London publishers producing engravings after such artists as Francis Barlow (c. 1626–1704) and Caius Gabriel Cibber (1630–1700), largely for book illustrations. He made several engraved plates for Awnsham & John Churchill’s A Collection of Voyages & Travels (first published 1704). He signed the African scenes in volume V of the 1732 edition as “J. Kip”.
His most important works were the large fold-out folio illustrations for Britannia Illustrata, 1708; for the 65 folio plates he engraved for the antiquary Sir Robert Atkyns, The Ancient and Present State of Glostershire, 1712 (1st edition); and for Le Nouveau Théâtre de la Grande Bretagne ou description exacte des palais de la Reine, et des Maisons les plus considerables des des Seigneurs & des Gentilshommes de la Grande Bretagne, 1715, an extended reprint in collaboration with other artists.
Draakestein – A collection of 15 unframed prints – Hortus Indicus Malabaricus – 1686
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein
The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving.
My favourite botanical master of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
1686 ‘Hortus Indicus’ was published in Amsterdam.
To me, he was the master. Posted are several of his more attractive florals.
My showroom always boasts at least six Draakestein’s.
Also, in my apartment I have one, but once completed hanging, I’m sure I’ll place at least one more.
On top of his distinctive style, he wrote the name of each subject to the top right of each page in, Latin, Malaysian, Indian and Arabic.
Truly fascinating.
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein
46 x 38 cm (unframed)
CGW381539-7
Using interesting, unusual fruits and vegetables in my displays, rather than floral.
These natural shapes and colours blend with period furniture so well, whereas bright loud flowers can take the attention away from the piece or entire display.
Well, that’s how I see the scheme of things…
These are ‘Buddha’s Hand’
From East Asia.
They sit so well on 18th-19th century English pewter chargers and compliment my beautiful 18th century English country oak chest of drawers.
As well as the Mid 17th century hand coloured copper engraving ’pseudo struthium’ by Basil Besler 1640 (above).
Loving my time spent creating displays in my showroom.
18th Century English country oak and walnut X-banded chest of drawers AA2128
The rectangular walnut x-banded oak top, above two short, then three long walnut x-banded, cock-beaded drawers, having brass stuart-drop handles.
Resting on the original high shaped bracket feet.
Good overall faded colour and patination.
1780-1800
H.1m W.95.5cm D.53cm
An Attractive First Quarter 20th Century 12″ Terrestrial Table Globe
By Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Illinois.
I love the steel Art Nouveau stand and the depth of colours to the globe.
Dating this globe is easy, firstly the overall aging and restorations to the globe, then the original Nouveau period stand.
But most interestingly is the names of cities and states around the world in 1925 had been changed.
In 1926 we had ‘Central Australia’ as another state.
This only lasted until 1931.
Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul in 1930, among other interesting differences.
1925
50 x 30cm
19th Century English Crewel Embroidery of Parrots and a Squirrel within Foliage
19th Century English Crewel embroidery of parrots and a squirrel within foliage.
Good depth in the colours.
Has not been cleaned in many years.
Applied to a later early 20th Century Australian ash stool.
The stool is still in need of minor restorations, a good clean, light polish and wax finish.
H.30cm
W.97cm
D.30cm
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.
Mali Moir – Maned Wolf
Mali Moir – Maned Wolf
‘Chrysocyon brachyurus’ Maned wolf IUCN Red List -NT’
Charcoal on cotton canvas
114cmH x 134cmW
$7,000
The Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest canid of South America, its long legs are likely an adaptation to the tall grasslands of its native habitat. The Maned wolf is primarily solitary and is not closely related to any other living canid. It is not a fox, wolf, coyote, dog, or jackal, but a distinct canid and is the only species in the genus Chrysocyon. The maned wolf’s evolutionary relationship to other members of the canid family makes it a unique animal and considered the only species among the large South American canids that survived the late Pleistocene extinction. Today it is a rare and protected species. The most significant threat to the survival of the remaining Maned wolf populations is habitat loss, domestic dogs and hunting.
Mali Moir – Marine
Mali Moir began her career as botanical artist in 1993 at the National Herbarium of Victoria. Combining botanical and horticultural knowledge with artistic skills Mali has contributed pen and ink drawings for Flora of Victoria, Flora of Australia, Mulleria and other scientific publications. By working closely with botanists, Mali has gained an understanding of the importance of scientific accuracy, the fundamentals of precise measurement and thorough depiction of detail. She teaches botanical illustration in association with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, at private art groups and conducts workshops in Victoria, interstate and overseas.
Mali was awarded a Gold Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society London and an invited exhibitor to the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation USA. She is recipient of an inaugural Celia Rosser Medal and twice finalist in the Waterhouse Art Prize. Mali was the first Australian to receive the Focus On Nature Purchase Award by New York State Museum USA. She exhibits widely in Australia and internationally and has produced many works for private, public and corporate collections.
Mali has great interest working in the area of conservation and was proud to donate a painting for the charity auction ‘Name a New Species of Shrimp’ held by Australian Marine Conservation Society in association with Museum Victoria, Mali also contributes to ‘Art for Sharks’ with AMCS.
Mali has a keen interest for artistic interpretation of natural history themes in the Accurate Realism style, approaching her work with traditional techniques whilst developing a fresh contemporary look. Mali executes works on paper with the consummate skill of a dedicated artist as she combines her fascination for science and nature with an active desire to render works of art with beauty, character and scientific merit.
Mali abides with her sincere belief that “artists make science visible”.
Mali Moir – Animals
Mali Moir began her career as botanical artist in 1993 at the National Herbarium of Victoria. Combining botanical and horticultural knowledge with artistic skills Mali has contributed pen and ink drawings for Flora of Victoria, Flora of Australia, Mulleria and other scientific publications. By working closely with botanists, Mali has gained an understanding of the importance of scientific accuracy, the fundamentals of precise measurement and thorough depiction of detail. She teaches botanical illustration in association with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, at private art groups and conducts workshops in Victoria, interstate and overseas.
Mali was awarded a Gold Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society London and an invited exhibitor to the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation USA. She is recipient of an inaugural Celia Rosser Medal and twice finalist in the Waterhouse Art Prize. Mali was the first Australian to receive the Focus On Nature Purchase Award by New York State Museum USA. She exhibits widely in Australia and internationally and has produced many works for private, public and corporate collections.
Mali has great interest working in the area of conservation and was proud to donate a painting for the charity auction ‘Name a New Species of Shrimp’ held by Australian Marine Conservation Society in association with Museum Victoria, Mali also contributes to ‘Art for Sharks’ with AMCS.
Mali has a keen interest for artistic interpretation of natural history themes in the Accurate Realism style, approaching her work with traditional techniques whilst developing a fresh contemporary look. Mali executes works on paper with the consummate skill of a dedicated artist as she combines her fascination for science and nature with an active desire to render works of art with beauty, character and scientific merit.
Mali abides with her sincere belief that “artists make science visible”.
Mali Moir – Horses – 2017
Mali Moir began her career as botanical artist in 1993 at the National Herbarium of Victoria. Combining botanical and horticultural knowledge with artistic skills Mali has contributed pen and ink drawings for Flora of Victoria, Flora of Australia, Mulleria and other scientific publications. By working closely with botanists, Mali has gained an understanding of the importance of scientific accuracy, the fundamentals of precise measurement and thorough depiction of detail. She teaches botanical illustration in association with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, at private art groups and conducts workshops in Victoria, interstate and overseas.
Mali was awarded a Gold Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society London and an invited exhibitor to the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation USA. She is recipient of an inaugural Celia Rosser Medal and twice finalist in the Waterhouse Art Prize. Mali was the first Australian to receive the Focus On Nature Purchase Award by New York State Museum USA. She exhibits widely in Australia and internationally and has produced many works for private, public and corporate collections.
Mali has great interest working in the area of conservation and was proud to donate a painting for the charity auction ‘Name a New Species of Shrimp’ held by Australian Marine Conservation Society in association with Museum Victoria, Mali also contributes to ‘Art for Sharks’ with AMCS.
Mali has a keen interest for artistic interpretation of natural history themes in the Accurate Realism style, approaching her work with traditional techniques whilst developing a fresh contemporary look. Mali executes works on paper with the consummate skill of a dedicated artist as she combines her fascination for science and nature with an active desire to render works of art with beauty, character and scientific merit.
Mali abides with her sincere belief that “artists make science visible”.
Mali Moir – Insects
Mali Moir – Insects
Mali Moir began her career as botanical artist in 1993 at the National Herbarium of Victoria. Combining botanical and horticultural knowledge with artistic skills Mali has contributed pen and ink drawings for Flora of Victoria, Flora of Australia, Mulleria and other scientific publications. By working closely with botanists, Mali has gained an understanding of the importance of scientific accuracy, the fundamentals of precise measurement and thorough depiction of detail. She teaches botanical illustration in association with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, at private art groups and conducts workshops in Victoria, interstate and overseas.
Mali was awarded a Gold Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society London and an invited exhibitor to the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation USA. She is recipient of an inaugural Celia Rosser Medal and twice finalist in the Waterhouse Art Prize. Mali was the first Australian to receive the Focus On Nature Purchase Award by New York State Museum USA. She exhibits widely in Australia and internationally and has produced many works for private, public and corporate collections.
Mali has great interest working in the area of conservation and was proud to donate a painting for the charity auction ‘Name a New Species of Shrimp’ held by Australian Marine Conservation Society in association with Museum Victoria, Mali also contributes to ‘Art for Sharks’ with AMCS.
Mali has a keen interest for artistic interpretation of natural history themes in the Accurate Realism style, approaching her work with traditional techniques whilst developing a fresh contemporary look. Mali executes works on paper with the consummate skill of a dedicated artist as she combines her fascination for science and nature with an active desire to render works of art with beauty, character and scientific merit.
Mali abides with her sincere belief that “artists make science visible”.
Early 20th Century Australian Photo Lithograph of Melbourne Treasury Building
In a beautiful birds eye maple frame.
1900
62.5 cm x 63 cm