Saccolabium (Guttatum) Holfordianum

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$A 250

East Indian Origin From one of the best and largest C19th series devoted to Orchids, “Select Orchidaceous Plants” Lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) ‘the most outstanding botanical artist of his day in Europe’. Rare and important series.

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S/N: SOPL-018-BOT–190592

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Full Title:

Saccolabium (Guttatum) Holfordianum

Date:

C1865

(75)

Artist:

Walter Hood Fitch (1817 - 1892)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured lithograph.

Image Size:

315mm

x 440mm

Genuine antique
dated:

Description:

Walter Hood Fitch (1817 - 1892)

Fitch attracted the attention of Sir William Hooker when he was made director of the Kew Gardens in 1841. He stayed there for the next fifty years. Fitch was a quick and extremely industrious artist, his published drawings reached the almost incredible total of 9960.

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