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This botanical illustration depicts the entire plant of Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart, a parasitic shrub or small tree native to Australia). The print features the slender, pendulous, cypress-like branching structure of the plant. Small, individual fruits are visible hanging from the branches. The print provides detailed anatomical insets at the bottom, illustrating parts of the plant's structure. This print originates from the botanical atlas of Bruny d'Entrecasteaux's expedition (1791–1794), which collected numerous specimens in Australia and the Pacific.&nbsp; Pierre-Joseph Redouté was an eminent French painter and botanist from the Southern Netherlands, best known for his magnificent watercolors and prints of flowers. He was a master of botanical illustration, working for Empress Joséphine and other French patrons. Although most famous for his large color prints, he also contributed meticulously accurate drawings for scientific and expedition-related publications, like this one for the d'Entrecasteaux voyage. Artist or Maker: Pierre-Joseph Redouté Dimensions: Approximately 54 cm x 35 cm Medium: Engraving Date: c. 1799 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) – Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) – Engraving (c. 1799)

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This print is a detailed botanical illustration featuring multiple species of plants, meticulously arranged and labeled. The subjects include flowering plants, root systems, and a plant bearing yellow fruit, all rendered with scientific precision and enhanced with vibrant hand-coloring. This plate was published as part of the monumental German botanical work, "Deutschlands Flora in Abbildungen nach der Natur" (The Flora of Germany in Illustrations from Nature), a work known for its small format and precise detail. Jacob Sturm was a German engraver and naturalist, regarded as one of the most distinguished botanical and entomological illustrators of his time. He is best known for his massive and long-running publication, "Deutschlands Flora," which contained thousands of precise engravings illustrating the native plants of Germany, making significant contributions to the field of natural history illustration and documentation. Artist or Maker:&nbsp; Jacob Sturm&nbsp; Dimensions:&nbsp; Approximately 42 cm x 32 cm Medium:&nbsp; Engraving with hand-coloring&nbsp; Date:&nbsp; c. 1796–1850 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jacob Sturm (1771–1848) – Botanical Illustrations of Root Systems– Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1796–1850)

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This print is a composite botanical illustration featuring multiple species of plants, meticulously arranged and labeled. The subjects include various flowering plants, root systems, succulents, and a cactus species, along with a branch bearing yellow fruit resembling citrus, all rendered with scientific precision and detailed hand-coloring. This plate was published as part of the influential German botanical work, "Deutschlands Flora in Abbildungen nach der Natur" (The Flora of Germany in Illustrations from Nature). Jacob Sturm was a German engraver and naturalist, highly regarded as one of the most accurate and prolific botanical and entomological illustrators of his era. He is best known for his immense publication, "Deutschlands Flora," which comprised thousands of small, precisely engraved and colored plates documenting the native flora of Germany, making a significant contribution to systematic botany. Artist or Maker:&nbsp; Jacob Sturm&nbsp; Dimensions:&nbsp; Approximately 42 cm x 32 cm Medium:&nbsp; Engraving with hand-coloring&nbsp; Date:&nbsp; c. 1796–1850 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jacob Sturm (1771–1848) – Botanical Illustrations from Deutschlands Flora – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1796–1850)

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This print is a composite botanical illustration featuring multiple species of plants, meticulously arranged and labeled. The subjects include various flowering plants, branches bearing fruit (such as apples, berries, and large red flowers), and cross-sections of seeds, all rendered with scientific precision and detailed hand-coloring. This plate was published as part of the influential German botanical work, "Deutschlands Flora in Abbildungen nach der Natur" (The Flora of Germany in Illustrations from Nature). Jacob Sturm was a German engraver and naturalist, highly regarded as one of the most accurate and prolific botanical and entomological illustrators of his era. He is best known for his immense publication, "Deutschlands Flora," which comprised thousands of small, precisely engraved and colored plates documenting the native flora of Germany, making a significant contribution to systematic botany. Artist or Maker:&nbsp; Jacob Sturm&nbsp; Dimensions:&nbsp; Approximately 42 cm x 32 cm Medium:&nbsp; Engraving with hand-coloring&nbsp; Date:&nbsp; c. 1796–1850 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jacob Sturm (1771–1848) – Illustrations from Deutschlands Flora – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1796–1850)

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This print is a composite botanical illustration featuring multiple species of plants, meticulously arranged and labeled. The subjects include various flowering plants, such as poppies (a large red one and a large mauve one), wild berries (blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries), and the leaves and flowers of wild roses, all rendered with scientific precision and detailed hand-coloring. This plate was published as part of the influential German botanical work, "Deutschlands Flora in Abbildungen nach der Natur" (The Flora of Germany in Illustrations from Nature). Jacob Sturm was a German engraver and naturalist, highly regarded as one of the most accurate and prolific botanical and entomological illustrators of his era. He is best known for his immense publication, "Deutschlands Flora," which comprised thousands of small, precisely engraved and colored plates documenting the native flora of Germany, making a significant contribution to systematic botany. Artist or Maker:&nbsp; Jacob Sturm&nbsp; Dimensions:&nbsp; Approximately 42 cm x 32 cm Medium:&nbsp; Engraving with hand-coloring&nbsp; Date:&nbsp; c. 1796–1850 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jacob Sturm (1771–1848) – Botanical Flowering Plants from Deutschlands Flora – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1796–1850)

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This architectural and decorative illustration depicts A Censer (or Thurible), a vessel used for burning incense. The censer is rendered in a highly ornate Late Gothic style, featuring intricate openwork tracery, pinnacles, and a cruciform finial, all suggesting a date of circa 1450, which is noted above the image. The object is colored a brilliant gold/yellow, and the accompanying chains are rendered in a silvery color with gold rings. The image emphasizes the craftsmanship and religious artistry of the medieval period. This illustration originates from one of Henry Shaw's works documenting medieval art and architecture, The Decorative Arts of the Middle Ages or a similar title. Henry Shaw was an English architectural draftsman, engraver, and antiquary of the 19th century. He was renowned for his meticulous and highly accurate illustrations of medieval art, architecture, and decorative objects, including metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, and textiles. His publications were important sources for the Gothic Revival movement in Victorian England. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1840 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – A Censer (Censer from circa 1450) – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1840)

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This architectural and decorative illustration depicts a highly ornate Cup (or Standing Salt) stated to belong to the Company of Goldsmiths, with a note indicating the object's date is circa 1560. The piece is rendered in a Renaissance or Mannerist style, featuring a gold mount with intricate figural, strapwork, and jewel-like details surrounding a clear glass or rock crystal body. The design includes a domed cover and a stepped base. This illustration originates from one of Henry Shaw's works documenting historical decorative arts, The Decorative Arts of the Middle Ages or a similar title. Henry Shaw was an English architectural draftsman, engraver, and antiquary of the 19th century. He was renowned for his meticulous and highly accurate illustrations of medieval and Renaissance art, architecture, and decorative objects, including metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, and textiles. His publications were important sources for the Gothic Revival movement in Victorian England. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1840 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Cup Belonging to the Company of Goldsmiths (Cup from circa 1560) – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1840)

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This historical illustration is a depiction of The Canterbury Pilgrimage, based on a scene from a medieval manuscript, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The image shows a group of five pilgrims riding on horseback in the foreground, dressed in vividly colored medieval attire, against a background featuring a townscape with architecture typical of the period, surrounded by hills. The scene is presented within a gilt border, mimicking an illuminated manuscript miniature. This illustration originates from one of Henry Shaw's works documenting medieval costume and manuscript art, Illuminated Ornaments or a similar title. Henry Shaw was an English architectural draftsman, engraver, and antiquary of the 19th century. He was renowned for his meticulous and highly accurate illustrations of medieval art, architecture, and decorative objects, including costume and illuminated manuscripts. His publications were important sources for the Gothic Revival movement in Victorian England. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Chromolithograph Date: c. 1840 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – The Canterbury Pilgrimage – Chromolithograph (c. 1840)

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This historical illustration is a depiction of the Birth of St Edmund (Saint Edmund the Martyr), based on a scene from a medieval illuminated manuscript. The image shows a detailed interior scene: the newborn is being attended to by a midwife near a richly draped bed, while the mother rests. Another figure is seated near a fireplace on the left, next to various ceremonial vessels. The scene is rendered in vibrant colors and presented within a purple and green border, mimicking an illuminated miniature. This illustration originates from one of Henry Shaw's works documenting medieval manuscript art, Illuminated Ornaments or a similar title. Henry Shaw was an English architectural draftsman, engraver, and antiquary of the 19th century. He was renowned for his meticulous and highly accurate illustrations of medieval art, architecture, and decorative objects, including the precise rendering of scenes from illuminated manuscripts. His publications were important sources for the Gothic Revival movement in Victorian England. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Chromolithograph Date: c. 1840 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Birth of St Edmund – Chromolithograph (c. 1840)

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This historical illustration is a depiction of the poet Thomas Occleve (Hoccleve) presenting his book to King Henry VI, based on a scene from a medieval illuminated manuscript. The central image shows the crowned king (Henry VI) standing in a brilliant blue and ermine robe and the kneeling poet in a pink robe, offering a red book to the monarch. The figures are set against a magnificent gold background with detailed foliate patterning, mimicking the luxurious style of the original miniature. This illustration originates from one of Henry Shaw's works documenting medieval manuscript art, Illuminated Ornaments or a similar title. Henry Shaw was an English architectural draftsman, engraver, and antiquary of the 19th century. He was renowned for his meticulous and highly accurate illustrations of medieval art, architecture, and decorative objects, including the precise rendering of scenes from illuminated manuscripts. His publications were important sources for the Gothic Revival movement in Victorian England. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Chromolithograph Date: c. 1840 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Occleve Presenting his Book to Henry VI – Chromolithograph (c. 1840)

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This historical illustration depicts a ceremonial scene titled "THE LADY OF THE TOURNAMENT, DELIVERING THE PRIZE." The image shows an interior setting where a central lady in a blue and yellow gown, accompanied by attendants, presents a prize to a kneeling knight wearing a fur-trimmed robe (possibly a courtly costume rather than armor). The scene is framed by a line of guards holding tall, flaming torches. This illustration is a reconstruction or copy from a medieval source, originating from one of Henry Shaw's works documenting medieval costume and ceremony. Henry Shaw was an English architectural draftsman, engraver, and antiquary of the 19th century. He was renowned for his meticulous and highly accurate illustrations of medieval art, architecture, and decorative objects, including the precise rendering of historical costumes and ceremonial scenes. His publications were important sources for the Gothic Revival movement in Victorian England. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Chromolithograph Date: c. 1840 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.