Lot 085: Clara Maria Pope (1821) 'Peonies Red' Botanical Large Framed Print

Estimate: $200 - $300 AUD. Starting bid: $29 AUD.

A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 2 A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 3 A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 4 A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 5 A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 6 A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 7 A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. - View 8

Description

A significant early 19th-century botanical print by Clara Maria Pope, titled 'Peonies Red', depicting vibrant red peonies with green foliage, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Early 19th Century, 1821 * Artist: Clara Maria Pope * Material: Hand-coloured engraving on paper, framed in wood. * Subject: Botanical illustration of Peonies Condition: The print exhibits age-consistent paper discoloration and minor scattered foxing. The wooden frame shows wear, particularly at the corners with slight separation and chipping. The backing paper is stained. Interesting fact: * Clara Maria Pope (c.1767-1837) was a prominent English botanical artist known for her detailed and vibrant illustrations, often published in botanical magazines and books of the era. She exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1796. Use: Ideal for collectors of early botanical art, or as a decorative piece for a home seeking historical charm.

Condition Report

Age-consistent paper discoloration and minor scattered foxing on the print. Wooden frame shows wear, slight separation and chipping at corners. Staining on the backing paper.

Specifications

CategoryArt
Lot ReferenceLOT-085
Estimate (AUD)$200 - $300
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