Botany · 19th century
€ 1 020
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Moderate toning with scattered light spotting.
Antique Sago Palm Botanical Print, Sagus Farinifera, c.1831
This original botanical engraving depicts the sago palm, Sagus Farinifera, including trunk, flower structures, and fruit, accompanied by a human figure for scale. Sago was a crucial starch source in Southeast Asia.
Issued in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate documents a staple food plant central to regional economies rather than European consumption.
Original hand coloring gives the palm strong sculptural presence.
Condition report:
Moderate toning with scattered light spotting.
Framing tips:
A warm cream mat and natural wood frame complement the tropical subject.
Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring
Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831–1832
