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Antique Cherry Botanical Chromolithographs, Set of Four, Calwer 1854
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Antique Cherry Botanical Chromolithographs, Set of Four, Calwer 1854
This refined set of four original mid-19th century botanical chromolithographs was published in Stuttgart in 1854 under the direction of **Dr. Calwer**. The plates focus on cherry varieties and related botanical details, presenting fruit, blossoms, leaves, and branching forms with scientific clarity and a restrained yet decorative elegance typical of German chromolithography of the period.
NOTE: The prints are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences.
Each sheet is thoughtfully composed, combining ripe cherries in deep reds, purples, and golden hues with delicate white blossoms and carefully observed foliage. The interplay between fruiting branches and flowering elements gives the set both botanical completeness and visual rhythm. The palette is rich yet balanced, allowing the plates to function individually while forming a cohesive ensemble when displayed together.
Printed using early chromolithographic techniques, the images show layered color application and subtle tonal transitions achieved through multiple stones. This results in softly modeled forms and a tactile surface quality that bridges natural history illustration and decorative wall art. The open backgrounds and generous margins further enhance their suitability for framing.
The prints show visible evidence of historical handling, including surface soiling and light dirt, particularly in the margins and lighter background areas. This wear is consistent with mid-19th century use and storage and has not been cleaned or restored. Rather than detracting, these traces contribute to the authentic patina and surface character of the sheets, reinforcing their originality and period integrity. The imagery itself remains strong, legible, and visually engaging across the set.
As a group, these four plates create a sophisticated natural-history statement well suited to kitchens, dining rooms, libraries, studies, or hospitality interiors. Complete and thematically unified fruit sets from this period are increasingly difficult to find, making this ensemble attractive to both collectors and interior designers seeking authenticity and warmth.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Visible handling dirt and surface soiling, mainly in the margins and lighter background areas, consistent with age and historical handling. Light age toning and scattered foxing. Minor edge wear. No major tears or losses; imagery remains well preserved and vibrant.
Framing tips:
Recommended in matching dark walnut or stained oak frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats to emphasize the botanical detail and unify the set. Museum or UV-filtering glass advised. When matted and framed, the handling wear largely recedes and reads as gentle toning.
Technique: Chromolithography
Maker: Dr. Calwer, Stuttgart, 1854
Additional details: These are original 1854 chromolithographs and show authentic surface wear from historical handling. The prints have not been cleaned or restored, preserving their original patina and period character. Please review images carefully or contact us with questions prior to purchase.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:1854
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Visible handling dirt and surface soiling, mainly in the margins and lighter background areas, consistent with age and historical handling. Light age toning and scattered foxing. Minor edge wear. No major tears or losses.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14178-25, -26, 27, -281stDibs: LU3054348318592
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