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Agaricus Mushrooms, Antique Botanical Lithograph, German Mycology 1885
No. f_48482702188542 × 32 cm
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Mushrooms & fungi
Agaricus Mushrooms, Antique Botanical Lithograph, German Mycology 1885
$235
€210 · £180
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1885
- Sheet size
- 12.6 × 16.5 in (32 × 42 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good antique condition. Light toning; central fold as issued; minor edge wear.
- Collection
- Mushrooms & fungi
- Era
- 1850 and after, Chromolithographs and plant hunters
- Stock no.
- f_48482702
Agaricus Mushrooms, Antique Botanical Lithograph, German Mycology 1885
This botanical lithograph from 1885 focuses on Agaricus and related mushroom species, depicted with scientific clarity and understated elegance. The plate highlights characteristic cap shapes and stem forms, offering insight into late 19th-century mycological study.
Dr. Wilhelm Fünfstück’s illustrations are valued for their accuracy and didactic clarity, and this plate is a strong example of his methodical approach. The restrained palette of soft greys, creams, and muted browns enhances the clarity of form while giving the image a calm, timeless quality.
The composition suits collectors interested in natural history as well as interiors seeking neutral, intellectually engaging artwork.
Central vertical fold present, as issued.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Light toning; central fold as issued; minor edge wear.
Framing tips:
A neutral mat with a dark wood or antique bronze frame complements the understated tones of the print.
Technique: Lithograph
Maker: Dr. Wilhelm Fünfstück, Germany, 1885
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