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Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874

$578.94per set

£427.20per set

€490per setVAT Included

CA$802.73per set

A$815.33per set

CHF 469.85per set

MX$9,843.88per set

NOK 5,457.76per set

SEK 5,503.29per set

DKK 3,736.17per set

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Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874 This remarkable wall set of six original scientific lithographs comes from the rare 1874 German publication “Cryptogamen-Flora – Flechten,” devoted entirely to the detailed study of lichens. Issued in Gera by the respected scientific publisher C. B. Griesbach and prepared by Otto Müller and G. Pabst, this series represents one of the most precise 19th-century visual documents of cryptogamic botany. Each plate is densely populated with finely rendered lichen specimens, shown in multiple growth stages with accompanying microscopic structural details. The compositions are carefully balanced across each sheet, creating an extraordinary rhythm of organic textures, cellular formations, and natural pattern systems. Together, the six plates form a powerful scientific grid that is visually striking both at close inspection and from a distance. Produced during the golden age of European botanical taxonomy, these lithographs were created as serious reference tools for pharmacists, physicians, and natural scientists. Unlike decorative flower books intended for the general public, true cryptogam atlases such as this were printed in far smaller numbers and were subjected to hard professional use. As a result, intact matching sets have become increasingly scarce on the market. The restrained monochrome palette gives this set a timeless graphic quality that integrates effortlessly into both classical and contemporary interiors. Displayed as a horizontal 3×2 wall arrangement or in vertical pairing formats, the set works exceptionally well in studies, medical offices, libraries, design hotels, law firms, galleries, and minimalist residential spaces. The scientific precision combined with the abstract beauty of lichen morphology makes this set particularly attractive to modern interior designers seeking authentic historical material with strong visual structure. This is a cohesive original 19th-century wall ensemble, not a later reproduction or decorative reprint. Each plate is an authentic lithograph pulled from the original 1874 publication. Condition Report All six plates are in very good antique condition. Light, even age toning consistent with 19th-century paper. No tears or losses observed. Margins remain intact. Image impressions are crisp and well preserved. Minor surface marks or faint edge handling wear may be present but do not detract from display quality. Framing Suggestions This set presents beautifully in slim natural oak or walnut frames with deep ivory museum mats for a clean, contemporary gallery look. For a more dramatic, archival presentation, matte black frames with soft off-white mats will emphasize the fine line work and give the set a striking museum-style presence. UV-protective glazing is recommended for long-term preservation. Technique: Lithography Maker: Otto Müller & G. Pabst, Germany, 1874 SEO Keyword Block antique botanical prints, lichen lithographs, cryptogam flora, 19th century science prints, german botanical art, medical wall art, pharmacy decor, scientific wall set, black and white botanical prints, natural history lithographs, antique plant prints, lichen study plates, interior designer wall art, antique scientific illustration

Dimensions:
Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 9.18 in (23.3 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
1874
Condition:
All six plates are in very good antique condition. Light, even age toning consistent with 19th-century paper. No tears or losses observed. Margins remain intact. Image impressions are crisp and well preserved. Minor surface marks.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13342-1-26, -27, -28, -29, -30, -311stDibs: LU3054347820252

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Lichens - Lithograph by Vincenzo Tenore - 1870s

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By Pierre Joseph Buchoz

Located in Haarlem, NL

Complete set of ten paper hand-colored illustrations from Premiere Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees (Decade 6 Regne Mineral) by Pierre Joseph Buchoz, Paris and Amste...

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Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874

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