12968 Wilhelm Lauche (1827–1883) – Princess of Wales Peach – Lithograph (Hand-coloured) (1882)
"Prinzessin von Wales" depicts a botanical study of a peach variety, showing the whole fruit, a cross-section revealing the pit, and a detailed illustration of the blossom and a petal. This hand-coloured lithograph is a plate from the significant work Deutsche Pomologie, which was published by Paul Parey in Berlin. The publication served as a comprehensive scientific record of fruit varieties cultivated in Germany during the late nineteenth century. The work is noted for its high degree of accuracy and its aesthetic contribution to the field of pomological illustration, aiding orchardists in the identification and selection of cultivars.
Wilhelm Lauche was a German horticulturist, dendrologist, and pomologist who served as the royal orchard inspector at Sanssouci in Potsdam. He was a leading authority on fruit cultivation and the director of the experimental gardens of the Prussian Horticultural Society. Lauche dedicated his career to the systematic classification and illustration of fruit and vegetable species, producing several foundational texts on German pomology. His illustrations are celebrated for their meticulous detail and lifelike colouring, achieved through advanced lithographic techniques. His legacy is defined by his contribution to the scientific standardization of fruit variety documentation in Central Europe.
Artist or Maker:
Wilhelm Lauche.
Dimensions:
Approximately 17 cm x 24 cm.
Medium:
Lithograph (Hand-coloured).
Date:
1882.
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.8% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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