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THBDuhamel du Monceau Apple Engraving in Fine Frame
Lot 18a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Artist: Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (French, 1775-1840). Engraver: Bocourt. "Belle du Havre" (apple) from "Traite des Arbres Fruitiers" (1768 - later printing ca. 1807-1835) by Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau (French, 1700-1782). A hand colored stipple engraving of an apple from the monumental fruit tree horticultural treatise titled "Traite des Arbres Fruitiers" by French botanist Henri Louis Duhamel Du Monceau. Note the suppleness and palpable textures of the fruits and foliage in this remarkable original antique engraving - undeniable beauty achieved via the finest execution of the hand colored stipple engraving technique. This exquisite engraving is mounted in an original antique oak frame ca. 1890 to 1910 that has been professionally restored and a gorgeous mat covered with museum quality fabric inspired by William Morris patterns of tone on tone green hues that complement the artwork perfectly. Size (sight view): 12.75" L x 9.75" W (32.4 cm x 24.8 cm) Size (frame): 30.25" L x 26.25" W (76.8 cm x 66.7 cm)
Pierre Jean Francois Turpin was among the most impressive botanical illustrators of the Napoleonic Era and beyond. Furthermore, botanical art expert Gordon Dunthorne, "Traite des Arbres Fruitiers" is "one of the finest and rarest books on fruit, with many beautiful plates". And please note the quality of the framing here - an original antique oak frame ca. 1890 to 1910 that has been professionally restored, as well as a gorgeous mat covered with museum quality fabric inspired by William Morris patterns!
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Private collection of a Private Colorado Family
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#184069Engraving is mounted under glass in an original antique oak frame (ca. 1890 to 1910) which has some age wear as shown but has been professionally restored. In addition it is furnished with a gorgeous mat covered with museum quality fabric inspired by William Morris patterns. Engraving has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent antique condition replete with vivid imagery and vibrant hues. Fit with suspension wire and ready to display.Condition
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