Original antique botanical print, Saccolabium Blumei Majus, genus of the orchid family native to India and Indonesia, by artist L. Stroobant, published by A. Verschaffelt, circa 1890s.
Description:
Antique Orchid Chromolithograph Botanical Print L Stroobant Saccolabium Blumei Majus 1890s
Saccolabium Blumei Majus, genus of the orchid family native to India and Indonesia
Framed chromolithograph print on mount
Printed at bottom: (left) Etab, Lith, de L, Stroobant, a Gand, (right) A, Verschaffelt publ, (center) SACCULABIUM BLUMEI MAJUS. LINDL. Moulmein (Serre-chaude.) (Serre-chaude = greenhouse) (This could be Moulmein, now known as Mawlamyine, 4th largest city of Myanmar, aka Burma, in SE Asia)
Framed print measures 12-1/2" high x 9-1/4" wide; print only measures 9-5/8" high x 6-3/8" wide
**I have a sister to this orchid print also by L. Stroobant, unframed, Epidendrum Conspicuum, in another listing. Click on the link above to view. I can ship the 2nd print in same box for $14.00 total if both are purchased. Either contact me prior to purchase to revise shipping, or a $10.00 discount will be returned to you upon payment.**
Please see pictures for best indication of condition and ask any questions before bidding or buying.
Buyer pays $14.00 flat shipping from Saginaw, Michigan 48604, lower 48 states ONLY.**
SNP-85
2018-08-05-06
Condition:
Antique chromolithograph print in fair condition with wear from age, use and storage. Framed. Print is glued down to hard cardboard mount, rounded corners and green paper backing. Age spotting and discoloration on print throughout, foxing on mount. Gold-painted wooden frame has finish wear; print slightly loose in frame; hanging wire intact on back. Large air bubble in center of print. Selling print in AS IS condition, wear, spots and foxing; priced accordingly.
