- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
June Uncurated: Art, Design & Collectibles
Lot 231:
Description
Five framed botanical specimens consisting of pressed and dried plants mounted on paper. Each sheet with a label from the Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Grignon with handwritten inscriptions identifying the collector as J. Nicolas. Identified specimens include Erica cinerea (Ericacées), Caltha palustris (Renonculacées), Coriaria myrtifolia (Coriariées), Rubus idaeus (Rosacées), and Heliotropium europaeum (Boraginées), dated 1937 and 1938. 18 1/2″ x 12″ each.
Condition report:
The paper supports exhibit significant and uniform toning consistent with age. Plant specimens show natural desiccation and expected fading of color. Visible areas of discoloration and staining are present on several sheets from the original adhesive mounting tape. A small loss is noted on the edge of the label for the Rubus idaeus specimen. The frames exhibit minor surface wear and scuffing.
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