
Description
Original 1920s hand-colored botanical print of the Small-flowered Heather (Erica parviflora). Appeared in "Flowering Plants of South Africa", a series featuring plants native to South Africa. Series format was patterned after "Curtis's Botanical Magazine".
Series is unique in that it features a later example of hand-coloring of prints. By the time of publication many color prints were being produced by chromolithography or offset printing.
Year: 1920s
Country: South Africa
Type of print: Hand-colored lithograph
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 7 x 9.5 inches
Includes a certificate with additional information, and original page of accompanying text
This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections. It is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert.
Multiple print purchases are combined into a single shipment. We will refund the excess shipping charge paid.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in.
Width: 7 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: South Africa
Materials: Paper
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $5.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Valleyford, WA
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Series is unique in that it features a later example of hand-coloring of prints. By the time of publication many color prints were being produced by chromolithography or offset printing.
Year: 1920s
Country: South Africa
Type of print: Hand-colored lithograph
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 7 x 9.5 inches
Includes a certificate with additional information, and original page of accompanying text
This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections. It is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert.
Multiple print purchases are combined into a single shipment. We will refund the excess shipping charge paid.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in.
Width: 7 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: South Africa
Materials: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This is an original antique botanical print - not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition with no imperfections.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1920s, Small-Flowered Heather Print, Plants of South Africa, Original Antique Botanical Print, Litho
Estimate $30-$50
Starting Price
$30
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