Description
"La Nouvelle" is from Christoph Trew's Hortus Nitidissimis omnem per annum superbiens Floribus ... Der das ganze Jahr hindurch im schonsten Flor stehende Blumengarten, one of the finest botanical works of the eighteenth century, published between 1768-1786. The three volume tome illustrated a wide range of the cultivated flowers of the period, including more than 20 plates of tulips such as this one. The engraving is superbly handpainted in watercolor and gouache. Set within a French mat with gold foil banding and a carved giltwood frame.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Some discoloration at edges. Note wear to frame.
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving, Paper
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Botanic
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Some discoloration at edges. Note wear to frame.
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving, Paper
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Botanic
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Some discoloration at edges. Note wear to frame.
Some discoloration at edges. Note wear to frame.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
28.25 x 22 x 0.75 in
Mid 18th Century Christoph Jacob Trew "La Nouvelle" Tulip Hand-Colored Engraving 1750-1786
Estimate $2,800-$4,500
Starting Bid
$1,400
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