The Library of Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven Part II
The Library of Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven Part II
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November 29, 03:25 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Le Cours de Fleurs du Jardin des Plantes. Paris: Fleury Chavant, [no date]
4to (325 x 240mm.), 8 parts bound in one, blue wrappers, 48 hand-coloured lithographed plates, contemporary brown morocco-backed boards, spine worn at head and foot and corners bumped
Known as the "Raphael of flowers", Redouté is considered among the greatest flower painters. His work is not only scientifically valid, but it also celebrates the beauty of the subject.
LITERATURE:
Great Flower Books, p. 72; Hunt, Redoutéana 62; Nissen BBI 1596