Original Antique Botanical Print
A beautiful chromolithograph entitled
DORSTENIA MACULATA
Now known as
DORSTENIA CONTRAJERVA
Of the Moraceae family and native to mexico
By Stroobant and published circa 1860 by Ambroise Verschaffelt , for,
“ L' Illustration Horticole: Journal Special des Serres et Des Jardins”
These fine, vibrant engravings are highly desirable,superbly decorative & quite rare, so they are considered very collectable.
Fine, unmarked condition.
Credited within the plate.
Measuring approx. approx 10"x 6.5"( 260mm x 170mm) overall.
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Ambroise Verschaffelt was a member of the established Verschaffelt Family nursery and well-known for his horticultural knowledge. He founded this Belgian periodical , "L'Illustration Horticole Journal Spécial des Serres et des Jardins" in 1854. From 1854-1869, it was published under the supervision of editor Charles Lemaire . In 1869, Jean Jules Linden purchased the Verschaffelt Establishment and replaced Lemaire with Éduard André.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 140 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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