Botanical plate from 1897 - Spotted Saccolabium - Original old flower engraving by A.Lefevre

Discover this magnificent and rare botanical engraving dating from 1897, featuring the spotted saccolabium. 🌿 this is an authentic copy, over 120 years old, and not a recent reproduction. The illustration is a beautiful size of 20 X 29 cm, large enough to see all the details and will look stunning if you decide to frame it. 🌿 the condition, although vintage, is very good. This chromo-lithograph of haunting accuracy and beauty transmits the natural tones of the leaves and the flower. 🌿 this original board with its beautiful patina, sold without frame, is signed by achille lefevre, botanical illustrator. It is both informative and aesthetic, celebrating the beauty of the plant world 🌿 saccolabium guttatum, also known as spotted saccolabium, is an exotic orchid prized for its delicate, spotted flowers. Native to certain tropical regions, this plant requires specific growing conditions, including high humidity and constant temperature. Its elegant and fragrant inflorescences make it a specimen of choice for lovers of rare and exotic orchids. 🌿 this old engraving comes from a work initially designed for horticulturists and nurserymen. It was published by octave doin in paris with the librairie agricole de la maison rustique and the grain merchant of vilmorin andrieux 🌿 the cardboard paper of this lithograph is cream, thus giving a retro charm to the whole. The back is blank. 🌿 in addition, I offer many other engravings from the same series, all distinct and old. Also explore my varied collection of illustrations and lithographs, including botanical and zoological ones from other series. [ref. 019-dph.t4. Pl.59] 🌿 do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to consider a group purchase, thus benefiting from discounts and advantageous shipping costs.

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