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Offering a pair of vintage extra large FRAMED with glass reproduction prints in the manner of Giovanni Baptista Ferrari engravings … Read more Offering a pair of vintage extra large FRAMED with glass reproduction prints in the manner of Giovanni Baptista Ferrari engravings from his Hesperides book from 1646. These monumental Late 20th Century prints came directly out of a Naples, Florida estate and had only one owner. They depict a variety of citrus fruits and blossoms including bitter oranges, sweet oranges, citron paradise apples, orange flower blossoms, Chinese oranges and Baroque lemons. Each fruit is signed with its original "Latin" scientific name. These reproductions are so outstanding they appear to be real engravings from the era and the new owner will be very happy about their expert quality.

These prints are derived from the original book "Hesperides" published in Rome in 1646. It belongs to one of the most splendid and scientifically precise botanical works of 17th Century Europe. The prints are reproduced on white paper surrounded by tan and chocolate brown matting with slight imprints of palm leaves on the brown matting. They are framed in glass and surrounded by a bronze giltwood style wood frame with an elegant twisted rope border.

EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION. No flaws whatsoever!.

SIZE:
Each frame measures:
40.5" high
34.5" wide
2" deep

Each print measures:
23" high x 17" wide

Strong wire on verso for easy hanging. Designer/Decorator ready. A great pair of extra-large elegantly framed reproduction prints that will fit nicely on a large wall. These wonderful large engraving-like prints will enhance any decor ranging from traditional Nantucket style decor to luxury Palm Beach Chic.

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