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Thomas Pancovius – Herbarium 1536 – 1665
Scarce 16th Century wood block botanicals, engraved by Peter Holtzmeyer in 1536. They were not published until 1665 by Thomas Pancovius.
Framed and unframed
Draakestein – “Schovanna” – 1686
65 cm x 72 cm
Flore Des Serres – Chromolighographs
Elizabeth Twining
Hand coloured lithographs, “Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants’
Grand daughter of Richard Twining, wealthy tea merchant and widely know for the famous tea label. Elizabeth shared her time between philanthropy and study of botany which inspired her to publish this work, suggesting a new approach to plant families in contrast to the already established Linnaeus System, the later which is still used today.
Although her work was an interesting challenge, it was not recognized in society. Her groupings and artistic presenting are very attractive, this work is rare.
1849 – 1855
“Lycanis”
Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.
First edition, Elcstatt’s folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
1613
“Salvia”
Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.
First edition, Elcstatt’s folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
1613
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“Linaria”
Third Edition
1713
92 cm x 77 cm
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“Paslinaca opopanax”
and
“Delphinium alpinum”
Two botanical prints from “Desciptiones et icones plantarum variorum Hungariae” (descriptions and pictures of the plants of Hungary).
1802
H. frame – 110 cm engraving – 68 cm
W. frame – 89 cm engraving – 48 cm
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.
64.5 cm x 51.5 cm
“Geranium”
Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.
Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
Third Edition
1713
58 cm x 46 cm unframed
A Portsea home that Brownlow Interior Design decorated using some of our art and furniture.
Natural history study of an Antarctic crab.
Jules Sebastien Cesar Dumont d’Urville (editor), Borromée (painter), Bougeard (illustrator) and Victor (engraver) from Voyage au Pole – 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840.
Voyage to the South Pole and through Oceania on the Corvettes – 1842
65 cm x 79 cm (framed)
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A decorative 19th Century French walnut chest of drawers of small proportions.
The cleated top above four graduated book matched figured walnut drawers with later brasses, flanked by matching veneered side supports.
Note: The matching veneers to the drawer dividers and plinth base. Having paneled sides and good overall colour and patination.
1860 – 1890
H: 2′ 7″ – 77 cm
W: 2′ 12″ – 90 cm
D: 1′ 4″ – 40.5 cm
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19th Century French walnut serpentine front commode, having the original marble top, with an unusual pattern. Above four long graduated drawers with the original brass work. Flanked by carved top carbels and panelled sides. Resting on cabriole legs; all with flowing carved decorations.
Note: Interesting drawer linings especially drawer three.
C. 1880
H. 3’ 5” – 104 cm
W. 3’ 11” – 118 cm
D. 1’ 7” – 49 cm
The well patinated marquetry inlaid top from walnut, figured walnut and fruitwoods, having a central star design. Above three graduated drawers with matching inlay veneers retaining the original oval brass handles, escutcheons and locks. Flanked by quarter moulded corners, with fielded panelled sides. Resting on the original squat bun feet.
Having a good rich overall colour and patina.
H: 78 cm W: 118.5 cm D: 65 cm
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Louis Philippe flame mahogany sleigh bed
Having book matched flame and figured mahogany veneers overall, also to the rear of the head and foot ends.
The bowed head end having an applied shaped back board above a biedermeier style shaped horizontal double mould.
Note: the book matched flame mahogany veneers are continued entirely through the panels and mouldings, even the circular columns flanking the ends are matched.
The bowed foot end having a scrolled top with circular turned ends and mother of pearl matched centres. Above applied mouldings and a heart shaped centre panel, again all with flowing matching flame veneers, flanked by turned columns with ball shaped finials.
The shaped moulded side support rails concealing the fitted sprung wire mattress base with the makers stamp attached. Resting on turned fluted legs.
The space for a fitted mattress is 182 cm x 91 cm, allowing for the interior columns to the foot end that protrude about 5 cm from the rectangle.
France first half 19th Century.
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19th Century French carved walnut hanging or standing cabinet.
The well carved shaped cornice having seven turned removable finials above a shaped moulded key operated door retaining the original glass, above a matching carved frieze, resting on four slight cabriole legs.
Suitable for hanging or standing. Good overall colour and patination.
1860 – 1900
H: 3′ 10″ – 115 cm W: 1′ 11″ – 57 cm D: 10″ – 26 cm