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Antique French Botanical Herbarium with Pressed Plant in Distressed Painted Wood

$881.57
£646.26
€740VAT Included
CA$1,214.32
A$1,230.04
CHF 706.26
MX$14,913.87
NOK 8,195.28
SEK 8,341.85
DKK 5,642.93

About the Item

Antique French Herbarium with Pressed Botanical Specimen in Original Patinated Frame An authentic antique French herbarium featuring a carefully preserved pressed botanical specimen, presented in its original hand-painted wooden frame with a beautifully timeworn patina. Originally created for botanical study, herbarium specimens were meticulously collected, pressed, and mounted to document plant species with scientific precision. This example retains its handwritten identification label, adding historical depth and reinforcing its documentary significance. Beyond its scientific purpose, the composition possesses a striking sculptural quality. The delicate silhouette of the dried plant unfolds across a softly aged background, creating an elegant interplay between organic form, texture, and negative space. Its restrained palette of warm neutrals and subtle earthy tones lends the piece a quiet, contemplative presence. The original wooden frame is particularly remarkable. Generations of naturally weathered paint have developed an exceptional layered patina, revealing successive coats of cream, taupe, pale blue, and exposed wood beneath. The softly chipped surfaces and worn edges are entirely authentic, giving the frame a richly textured character that recalls the beauty of antique architectural fragments. Rather than merely enclosing the specimen, the frame becomes an integral part of the artwork, enhancing its depth and visual poetry. At the intersection of science, craftsmanship, and decorative art, this herbarium is equally suited to traditional, coastal, wabi-sabi, or contemporary interiors. Displayed individually or incorporated into a curated gallery wall, it offers a timeless and sophisticated decorative statement that celebrates both nature and the passage of time
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.6 in (65.03 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2.01 cm)Depth: 19.7 in (50.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Bohemian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    CIRCA 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    BORGO, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HERBIER 11stDibs: LU10925251112132

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