Pentstemon speciosum – Hand-Coloured Botanical Copper Engraving of the Blue Beardtongue, 19th Century

RG-2026-112 · This reference is permanently assigned to this work.

ca. 1830–1860 (Mitte 19. Jh.)

Technique: copper engraving
Publisher: Nicht signiert; wohl aus einem englischen botanischen Werk (Stil Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet / Curtis' Botanical Magazine). Rahmung: Kunsthandlung Rudolf Raubach, Neugasse 41, 9000 St. Gallen
Location: Switzerland
Dimensions: ca. 33 × 39 cm (Rahmen); Bildmotiv ca. 8 × 12 cm
Frame: Original-Goldrahmen (schmales vergoldetes Holzprofil) mit cremefarbenem Passepartout und goldener Innenleiste
Condition: good

Price

from CHF 235

About the Work

This hand-coloured copper engraving of the blue beardtongue stands out for its exceptionally rich, deep cobalt blue that has lost almost none of its brilliance after nearly two centuries. Botanical illustrations of this kind date from the golden age of early 19th-century English botany, combining scientific precision with decorative elegance. The documented provenance through the long-established Rudolf Raubach art dealership in St. Gallen and the tasteful original gold frame make this sheet an instantly wall-ready collector's piece.

Provenance

The sheet was framed and sold by the art dealer Rudolf Raubach, Neugasse 41, St. Gallen (original stamp on the back). This established eastern Swiss art business stands for a reliable origin and careful framing of this fine English botanical print.

Inscriptions

'Pentstemon speciosum.' (Bildunterschrift, mittig unten)

Shipping & returns

Insured, carefully packed shipping within Switzerland: flat CHF 25. International shipping (EU, USA, Japan and more) on request. Returns accepted within 30 days of receipt if the work is unchanged; return shipping is paid by the buyer.