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This is a remarkable hand colored lithograph from Alexandre Bivort’s Annales de Pomologie with the original French text. Published in Brussels 1853-1860, there are only three complete copies in existence today. The work depicted fruits raised in Brussels and nearby countries during the mid nineteenth century.
The fruit studies were in a very simple format and there is often a single fruit shown on a twig with leaves. Bivort wanted the fruits to be shown realistically and in some of the drawings damaged and imperfect specimens were shown. In this lithograph, Drap D’Or,
two peaches are shown on a twin surrounded by leaves.
Alexandre Bivort (1809-1872) was a Belgian horticulturist who bred a number of new fruit varieties. In addition to Annales de Pomologie, he published Annales de Pomologie Belge et Etrangere (1853-1860). These two works are the classic reference on Belgian fruit of the era.
Size and Condition
This is beautifully hand colored with lush reddish, yellow and green hues Condition is good with faint spotting mostly on the left side and one spot under the fruit name. There are also a few minor creases and a small tear at the bottom edge. The size is 11 ¾” x 15 ¾” and the paper has overall age toning. The original French text is included.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
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The fruit studies were in a very simple format and there is often a single fruit shown on a twig with leaves. Bivort wanted the fruits to be shown realistically and in some of the drawings damaged and imperfect specimens were shown. In this lithograph, Drap D’Or,
two peaches are shown on a twin surrounded by leaves.
Alexandre Bivort (1809-1872) was a Belgian horticulturist who bred a number of new fruit varieties. In addition to Annales de Pomologie, he published Annales de Pomologie Belge et Etrangere (1853-1860). These two works are the classic reference on Belgian fruit of the era.
Size and Condition
This is beautifully hand colored with lush reddish, yellow and green hues Condition is good with faint spotting mostly on the left side and one spot under the fruit name. There are also a few minor creases and a small tear at the bottom edge. The size is 11 ¾” x 15 ¾” and the paper has overall age toning. The original French text is included.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
Alexandre Bivort Antique Fruit Print Peach DRAP D'OR
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- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: print, paper, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
$67.50 USD
- Listed on May 1, 2014
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