Rare Botanical Engravings & Lithographs
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Rare Botanical Engravings & Lithographs
Explore Rare Botanical Prints by Redouté, Besler, Thornton, & More
Step into a world where art, science, and nature converge. This curated collection of rare antique botanical prints spans the 17th to 19th centuries and features works by the most celebrated names of the Golden Age of Botanical Art:
Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Dr. Robert Thornton, Basilius Besler, Priscilla Susan Bury, George Brookshaw, Abbé Lorenzo Berlèse, and Pierre-Antoine Poiteau.
These original engravings and lithographs were crafted using fine techniques like aquatint, stipple engraving, hand-coloring, and lithography, preserving the vibrant beauty of nature with scientific accuracy and artistic flair.
Highlights include:
Perfect for collectors, interior designers, and botanical art lovers alike, these prints offer a timeless window into the natural world. Whether displayed in a gallery wall or as a singular statement piece, each work reflects the enduring harmony between botanical science and fine art.
Own a piece of botanical history — a rare antique print that brings the elegance of the natural world into your home.
Step into a world where art, science, and nature converge. This curated collection of rare antique botanical prints spans the 17th to 19th centuries and features works by the most celebrated names of the Golden Age of Botanical Art:
Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Dr. Robert Thornton, Basilius Besler, Priscilla Susan Bury, George Brookshaw, Abbé Lorenzo Berlèse, and Pierre-Antoine Poiteau.
These original engravings and lithographs were crafted using fine techniques like aquatint, stipple engraving, hand-coloring, and lithography, preserving the vibrant beauty of nature with scientific accuracy and artistic flair.
Highlights include:
- Redouté’s iconic roses, praised for their elegant detail and botanical precision
- Thornton’s dramatic floral compositions from The Temple of Flora
- Besler’s lush garden plates from Hortus Eystettensis, celebrating early botanical diversity
- Brookshaw’s richly colored fruit studies from Pomona Britannica
- Bury’s illustrations of hexandrian plants, known for their unique forms
- Berlèse’s vibrant camellia prints
- Poiteau’s finely shaded fruit engravings, capturing color and form with masterful depth
Perfect for collectors, interior designers, and botanical art lovers alike, these prints offer a timeless window into the natural world. Whether displayed in a gallery wall or as a singular statement piece, each work reflects the enduring harmony between botanical science and fine art.
Own a piece of botanical history — a rare antique print that brings the elegance of the natural world into your home.
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US$1,300
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US$350
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US$1,400
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US$1,750
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US$1,400
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US$750
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US$550
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US$1,250
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US$1,050
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US$775
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US$950
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US$900
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US$775
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US$900
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US$1,050
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0016: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 282, Sea Holly; Yellow White Helianthemums
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US$1,100
-US$1,975
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US$800
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US$900
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US$1,600
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US$1,750
-US$3,150
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US$1,400
-US$2,525
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US$1,050
-US$1,850
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US$1,600
-US$1,850
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US$1,200
-US$2,150
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Preview
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Buyer's Premium
- 25% up to US$5,000.00
- 23% up to US$10,000.00
- 21% above US$10,000.00
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Buyer’s premium structure:
$0–$5,000: 25%
$5,001–$10,000: 23%
$10,001 and above: 21%
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