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Bring timeless European charm to your space with this exquisite antique botanical engraving of Iacea Lusitanica maxima Sempervirens — the …
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Bring timeless European charm to your space with this exquisite antique botanical engraving of Iacea Lusitanica maxima Sempervirens — the large perennial knapweed of Portugal. This authentic copperplate engraving is engraved “Bosse sculp.” after the work of renowned 17th-century French engraver Abraham Bosse.
This piece is a true collector’s gem, featuring:
Visible plate mark, confirming it was printed directly from an engraved copperplate.
Rich hand-coloring, applied in soft greens and pinks, with delicate brushstrokes visible beyond the lines.
Original laid paper, with fine chain lines that signify traditional papermaking methods used in the 18th–19th centuries.
Beautiful French matting, with hand-painted watercolor lines that highlight the print’s historic character.
Details:
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on laid paper
Artist/Engraver: After Abraham Bosse (“Bosse sculp.”)
Period: 18th–19th century, antique reissue
Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning, foxing, and frame wear consistent with age (see photos)
Presentation: Matted with original French matting under glass in a gold beaded wood frame
Dimensions: Frame 21.75" W x 26" H Engraving is approx 12 1/2' W X 16 1/2 in H
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- Dimensions
- 21.75ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Realism
- Traditional
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Pink
- Condition Notes
- FRAME AND ENGRAVING HAVE SOME WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE FRAME AND ENGRAVING HAVE SOME WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE less
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