Sale 4094
London, South Kensington
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30 March 2006
Price realised
GBP 7,800
Estimate
Six German didactic botanical models, second half 19th-Century in polychrome papier-mâché mounted on turned boxwood stands with printed paper maker's labels including Latin classification. Models include: Ranuneulus -- 37.5cm. (14¾in.) high; Conium maculatum, modelled by Robert Brendel -- 33cm. (13in.) high; Avena satiya -- 42cm. (16½in.) high; Triticum vulgare hibernum -- 42cm. (16½in.) high; Euphorbia Cyparissias, modelled by Robert Brendel -- 34cm. (13 3/8in.) high; Stachys palustris -- 32.5cm. (12¾in.) high (6)
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