Description: Old Antique Original Engraving Genuine Extremely Rare Exquisite Flower Seed Catalogue Naturalistic Study Display Artwork ‘SEPTEMBER’, presentation of scientific Flora Bouquet in classic emblemized elegant urn, where each plant is numbered throughout the arrangement and the entire list of 35 specimens listed on the bottom of the Engraving with inscription: “From the collection of Rob.t Furber Gardiner at Kensington. 1730.” • “Engrav’d by H. Fletcher” • “Defign’d by Pet.r Gafsteels” handcrafted & hand-colored graphic Etching and Engraving Print • dated 1730, Framed The Lithography printing process was invented later, in the late 18th century by a German writer, Alois Senefelder, in 1796. From the first edition of a celebrated flower catalogue published by Robert Furber (1674-1756), a nurseryman from Kensington, then on the outskirts of London. Twelve Months of Flowers presented almost 400 different flowering species, grouped according to the month in which they flower. Furber contributed to the group's work and collaborated on a book that documented the newly plants discovered and their aged upon names. He also owned and operated a nursery in London's Kensington district from around 1700 until his death. It survived under subsequent owners until the 1840s. · The Artwork Title: September · Publisher: Robert Furber (1674-1756), British horticulturist and author · Series: "The Twelve Months of Flowers" • London, England · Painter, Designer: Pieter Casteels III (1684-1749), from his original artwork · The Engraving Print made by: Henry Fletcher (1710-1750) · Print Material: Paper · Technique: Etching and Engraving from Copper Plate · Publication Date: 1730 · Edition: Original, 1st early Boydell reprint Limited Edition (British) The Engraving Plate Dimensions (imprint only from edge to edge) Note: There are plate’s marks surrounding the image where the plate was pressed onto the paper: Height: 413 millimetres [16.260” inch] Width: 314 millimetres [12.360” inch] The Frame with engraved leaf of subscribers: 585 mm x 460 mm, [23” x 18” inch] Net weight: 4-Lbs. & 2-oz. The British Museum (britishmuseum.org) Museum original plate registered number: 1859,0709.645 Description Thirty five varieties of flowers including marigolds, primroses and geraniums arranged in a decorative vase with a profile portrait of a man in a wreath on the front, a sculpted leaf design around the stand, the flowers numbered and a key below; after Peter Casteels painting 1730 • Etching and Engraving Inscriptions Lettered below image with month SEPTEMBER in an ornate plaque with key surrounding and production detail This colorful brilliantly preserved engraving is presented in a gold-colored over black wooden classic design frame, printed over cream heavy paper. Large sized and very decorative leaf – Month ‘September’. The frame measures: 23" H x 18" W x ⅝” inch deep (585 mm x 460 mm) There are a few small frame abrasions, normal for its very old age; with aged lightly damaged brown paper backing. This Old Antique Artwork is In Great vintage Condition! There is some minor wear & tear on the frame and very mild damage on the brown paper back-side of the framing due to its old age and storage. The actual artwork behind the protective glass is in Excellent Condition with very mild sign of age and discoloration! Shows a very mild wonderful age patina; this is what gives this piece original personality and character! There is no other visible damage I could find on this beautiful piece. No scratches or cracks on the front protective glass. All in absolutely wonderful condition for its age! Please see the attached photos: This extremely rare authentic antique historical museum quality artifact • highly collectible artwork print will bring a wonderful outstanding addition to your Collection and brighten your home or office! It has lots of impressive details and life in it for a Display and Entertaining! And also, should be a very promising investment purchase, as well. THE ATTACHED PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION / DESCRIPTIONCame from our family old storage collection. Note: the attached pictures show the unwanted glass light reflection from my photography, which I was not able to avoid… Please, let me know if you have any questions Thank You for your visit!
Price: 250 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-28T20:17:11.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Antique, Framed
Region of Origin: UK
Width (Inches): 23" H x 18" W x ⅝” inch deep (585 mm x 460 mm)
Personalize: No
Item Width: 585 mm x 460 mm, [23” x 18” inch]
Production Technique: Etching and Engraving
Listed By: Came from our family old art storage
Item Length: 585 mm x 460 mm, [23” x 18” inch]
Item Height: 585 mm x 460 mm, [23” x 18” inch]
Subject: History, Naturalistic Study Display
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Engraving, Paper
Height (Inches): 23" H x 18" W x ⅝” inch deep (585 mm x 460 mm)
Culture: Antique Original Artwork
Print Surface: Paper
Time Period Produced: 1700-1749
Date of Creation: 1730
Framing: Framed
Artist: Pieter Casteels III (1684-1749)
Year of Production: 1730
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Illustration Art
Color: Multi-Color
Unit of Sale: Multi-Piece Work
Theme: Agriculture
Type: Print
