Floral Symphony: Müller's 1904 Botanical Illustrations

€ 260

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1904
Sheet size: 24 × 15 cm (9.4 × 5.9 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13691-20, BG-13691-25, BG-13691-26

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good. One edge rough, but leaving enough space for matting or framing. Study the images carefully.

About this sheet

Floral Symphony: Müller's 1904 Botanical Illustrations

This collage comprises three botanical prints from Walter Müller's 1904 tome, which meticulously recorded the primary forms of orchid species found in Germany and its neighboring areas.

The first image presents "Epipogon aphyllus Sw.", displaying a stalk with delicate flowers, each one exhibiting a unique structure and pattern.

The second print features "Platanthera viridis Lindl.", with its vivid green flowers arranged in a dense, orderly spike.

The third illustration portrays "Gymnadenia albida Rich.", a specimen with a slender spike of pale, almost translucent flowers.

All illustrations include detailed dissections of the floral parts, emphasizing the morphological features of these orchids. These images, with their scientific accuracy and aesthetic appeal, serve as an enduring legacy of Müller's work, which bridges the gap between botanical science and art.