Two framed botanical lithographs after Joseph Dalton Hooker, titled Rhododendron Thomsoni and Rhododendron Fulgens. Based on the visible plate imprints and titles, these appear to be hand colored botanical plates from The Rhododendrons of Sikkim Himalaya, published in London by Reeve Benham and Reeve in 1849 to 1851.
Details
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Pair of framed botanical lithographs
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Subject: Rhododendron Thomsoni and Rhododendron Fulgens
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After drawings by J D H for Joseph Dalton Hooker
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Visible lower margin text includes J D H del and Fitch lith
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Visible printer imprint: Reeve Benham and Reeve imp
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Likely from The Rhododendrons of Sikkim Himalaya
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Original publication period: 1849 to 1851
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Medium: hand colored lithograph on paper under glass
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Frame: later decorative gilt tone frame with cream mat and red inner border
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Overall dimensions each: 27 1/2 x 34 in
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Sold as a pair
Condition
Good display condition overall with visible age toning to paper, minor scattered spotting, and light wear to frames. Not examined out of frame. Glare in photos from glass.
Collector Appeal
Strong decorative botanical pair with classic 19th century Himalayan subject matter and desirable folio scale.
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