Telopea Speciosissima - Telopea Magnifique (Waratah)
Stipple engraving with original hand-colouring. 1836. 215mm by 135mm (platemark) 290mm by 215mm (sheet). From 'Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs et Manufacturers'. Bessa is considered one of the greatest 19th century flower artists and, along side Pierre Joseph Redoute, mastered the art of stipple engraving. CONDITION : Faint foxing spot above image, within the platemark.
" Item #3568
Price: $550.00
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