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Antique Gum Arabic Botanical Print, Acacia Tortilis
Acacia Seyal, c.1831
$1,057.67
£783.45
€880
CA$1,446.86
A$1,577
CHF 833.75
MX$18,984.11
NOK 10,582.33
SEK 9,701.83
DKK 6,705.11
About the Item
Antique Gum Arabic Botanical Print, Acacia Tortilis
Acacia Seyal, c.1831
This detailed botanical engraving illustrates Acacia tortilis and Acacia seyal, two African acacia species closely associated with the production of high-quality gum arabic. The composition includes mature plants, seed pods, and botanical dissections that underline their economic importance.
Issued in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate reflects European scientific and mercantile interest in raw materials essential to manufacturing, medicine, and the arts. Gum arabic was indispensable to 19th-century industry and publishing.
Original hand coloring is subtle and precise, allowing the structural differences between the species to remain clear. The analytical yet decorative character makes this plate appealing to both collectors and interior designers.
Condition report:
Moderate toning and light surface dirt. Overall well preserved.
Framing tips:
A neutral linen mat with a medium to dark wood frame suits the scientific character of the image.
Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring
Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831–1832
- Dimensions:Height: 10.67 in (27.1 cm)Width: 8.94 in (22.7 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1831
- Condition:Moderate toning and light surface dirt. Overall well preserved.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14181-321stDibs: LU3054348093532
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