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A pair of plates dedicated to the sago palm tree and its structural details.
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Set of two antique botanical plates dedicated to the Sagus Rumphii, known as the sago palm. The first print shows the full majestic palm, while the second focuses on seeds, cones, and detailed reproductive parts. This rare pair celebrates tropical flora with both visual charm and scientific clarity.
Drawn and engraved with elegance by Pierre Jean François Turpin.
See our blog article for more on the artist.
Details:
Original antique prints (c. early 19th century)
Copperplate engravings, hand-coloured
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 15 cm each
Excellent condition
Specific References
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