This exquisite 19th-century botanical chromolithograph features Phoenicophorium sechellarum, an elegant palm species native to the Seychelles.

Originally published as Plate 501 in L'Illustration Horticole, the renowned Belgian horticultural journal edited by Louis Van Houtte, this print showcases the meticulous detail and vibrant coloration characteristic of the era's finest botanical art.

Lithographed in Belgium by a respected 19th-century botanical press associated with the Van Houtte gardens, the piece exemplifies the scientific and aesthetic values of Victorian horticultural publishing.

A richly detailed and finely executed original - not a reproduction - this antique print
features a period fold line, supporting authenticity, and embodies the elegance and accuracy of Victorian-era botanical illustration.

It is professionally presented in a museum-grade display: archivally mounted with a natural woven grasscloth mat, double-matted with deep green and black inset borders, and protected under UV-filtering glass. The custom gold gilt frame features a warm antique patina and conservation-grade depth, ensuring both longevity and visual balance.

Framed Dimensions: 24'' W * 1'' D * 21'' H
Medium: Chromolithograph on rag paper
Date: circa 1880
Origin: Belgium

A rare and scholarly example of 19th-century botanical illustration - ideal for collectors, conservatories, gallery walls, or refined interior styling.

Companion Works Available: This chromolithograph is part of a rare suite of original 19th-century botanical prints published in L'Illustration Horticole. A companion pair featuring exotic palms - Acanthophoenix crinita and Verschaffeltia splendida, also framed to museum standards - is available separately. Together, they form a visually striking and thematically unified set for collectors or designers seeking a curated botanical ensemble.

*Lifestyle image illustrative only for inspiration.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent antique condition. No fading, foxing, stains, or visible damage. Colors remain vibrant, and the paper is well-preserved. Professionally archivally mounted and framed under UV-protective glass for long-term conservation. The gold gilt frame shows wear consistent with age and use, including minor losses to the finish, fading, and small chips, which add to the vintage character. Beautifully preserved and display ready.

Origin:
Belgium

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Paper, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Botanic
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: Belgium

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent antique condition. No fading, foxing, stains, or visible damage. Colors remain vibrant, and the paper is well-preserved. Professionally archivally mounted and framed under UV-protective glass for long-term conservation. The gold gilt frame shows wear consistent with age and use, including minor losses to the finish, fading, and small chips, which add to the vintage character. Beautifully preserved and display ready.