Old Masters, British & European Paintings - Day 1 - 1st March 2022
Lot 193
Pietro Andrea Mattioli (Italian 1501-c.1577)
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £60
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Description
Pietro Andrea Mattioli (Italian 1501-c.1577)
Ten plates from 'Herbal', comprising Sesamum (Sesame); Pisum Maius (Garden pea); Sonchus Apera (Sow thistle); Cyanus Maior (Cornflower); Erica Sativa (Rocket); Aloe Sine Floribus (Aloe); Cuminium Satium (Cumin); Bellis Minor (Daisy); Aconitum Pardalianches (Great leopard's bane); Myrrhtis Odorata (Sweet Cicely)
Ten, each numbered in pencil with block and edition number and with Alecto Historical Editions blindstamp
Each woodblock, printed from the original woodblocks by Alecto Historical Editions, 1998
Each 36.5 x 27.8cm; 14ΒΌ x 11in
Unframed (10)