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Convolvulus Batatas Botanical Engraving, Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788
No. f_41194322178834 × 48 cm
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Herbs, spices & useful plants
Convolvulus Batatas Botanical Engraving, Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788
€290
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Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1788
- Sheet size
- 18.9 × 13.4 in (48 × 34 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good condition with signs of aging, especially around the edges. The paper exhibits a mild patina and some edge wear indicative of its historical age. The colors remain vibrant. Some scribblings from a previous owner, adding to its patina.
- Collection
- Herbs, spices & useful plants
- Era
- 1750 to 1799, The age of Linnaeus
- Stock no.
- f_41194322
- Colour
- Hand coloured
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.
"Convolvulus Batatas Botanical Engraving, Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788"
This delicate hand-colored engraving features the Convolvulus Batatas, also known as the Sweet Potato Vine. The artwork vividly illustrates the vine's graceful tendrils, heart-shaped leaves, and soft pink blooms. This image is a part of Joseph Jakob Plenck's esteemed "Icones Plantarum Medicinalium," published in Vienna in 1788, which documents medicinal plants with high precision and aesthetic quality.
About the Work
"Icones Plantarum Medicinalium" by Joseph Jakob Plenck is a critical work in the realms of botanical and medicinal studies, providing detailed illustrations of plants along with descriptions of their uses. The collection is valued for its blend of scientific detail and visual artistry, serving as an educational tool for botanists, herbalists, and physicians in the 18th century and remains a significant historical resource today.
Condition Report
The engraving is in excellent condition, with vibrant colors and clear details that indicate it has been well-preserved. The paper shows minimal signs of aging, with only slight edge discoloration that does not detract from the overall visual appeal. Measuring approximately 48 x 34 cm, the sheet size is sufficient to display the intricate details of the vine, making it an impressive piece for display and study.
