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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 146. Pair of Botanical Prints by S. Curtis, British, 19th Century
1) "Blue Stemmed Cereus". Copperplate engraving with hand coloring on paper. Image displays a full blossom, a bud and a prickly cactus stem. Plate number 3922, engraved by W. Fitch was published in Glaxenwood Essex Feb. 1, 1842. Image measures apprx 10"H x 9"W. Print accompanied by two pages of plant description. Verso has print information. In yellow mat, entire item measures apprx 15"H x13-1/2"W. 2) "Helleborus Hyemalis". Copperplate engraving with hand coloring on paper. Image features green and yellow prim rose blossoms. Plate 41, published in 1803 and engraved by Syd. Edwards. From Flora Londinensis (Flowers of London). Measures apprx 8-1/2"H x 5-1/2"W. Verso has print information and a section of a page from the book. With navy blue mat, apprx 15"H x 11-1/2"W. 100/200 Sold $74.75 back to catalog |
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