While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.
Ranunculus Afiaticus BUZ79 $395
Each print measures approximately 12 inches by 19
1/2 inches.
Full Margins Not Shown
Born in Metz (France) in 1731, Buchoz was a physician & lawyer by training, as well as a passionate naturalist. He was physician to many prominent individuals, including the King of Poland, the brother of the King of France & the Duke of Artois. He was an enthusiastic and prolific publisher of botanical works including
Herbier Artificiel, Histoire du Regne Vegetal, Histoire Universelle, Le Jardin d’Eden &
Collections Precieuse et Eluminees des Fleurs. Early on, he recognized the significance of Japanese & Chinese drawing techniques, and was the first to publish drawings by Asian artists, a good century before the passion for the Orient overtook Europe.
It is from Le Jardin D'Eden, Paradise Recreated in
the Garden of the Queen, that we are
pleased to offer a selection of original engravings, in
the characteristic exotic style so distinctive of
Buchoz. These prints are all ORIGINAL copper engravings
from 1783 with fine ORIGINAL hand colouring including
blue backgrounds. Each
print measures approximately 12 inches by 19 1/2 inches.
The condition of the plates is excellent, with the paper being a fine, watermarked chain lined type with strong plate marks. There are
no fox marks or other blemishes & the paper is a
soft white, with vibrant hand colouring. The Jardin
D'Eden is exceedingly rare, one of the rarest of the
Buchoz works, and is usually found in commerce at over
$1,000 a print. We are delighted to have secured
this fragment at an affordable cost. A copy of the title page will be included with each print. These prints are
nearly 230 years old.
(References: Cleveland’s Treasures from the World of Botanical Literature, 1998.)
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and fees. Our environment is smoke free. We pack professionally using only new materials. All items are beautifully wrapped and suitable for sending directly as gifts. You may return any item within 7 days if not satisfied. To order, you may call us at 1-888-PANTEEK, fax or email.
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