Antique botanical specimen, collected, pressed, dried and framed. Featuring a carefully preserved example of Silene, Caryophyllaceae. Collected in the early 1900s and presented by the French botanical collection of Pierre Butel & Fils. Offers a wonderful glimpse into the scientific study and documentation of the natural world.
Housed in a simple black antique frame with a slender gilt inner border. Protected under glass.
DETAILS
ARTIST
Collected by Pierre Butel & Fils
SIGNATURE
None Listed
SIZE
[11.5 × 8.75 × 0.5]
MEDIUM
Real Botanical Specimen on Paper
SUBJECT
Herbarium
ORIGIN
France
AGE
1900s
CONDITION
Discoloration, mild rippling, some losses to plant and frame. Age-related wear overall.
