Elisabeth Blackwell - Piper indicum (Chili Pepper)
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Elisabeth Blackwell's Piper indicum (Chili Pepper) is an 18th‑century hand‑coloured copperplate engraving dated 1754, measuring 41 × 26 cm, produced in Germany, in good condition, unsigned, with a typography leaf and a hand‑signed Certificate of Authenticity.
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Title: 1754 Elisabeth Blackwell - Piper indicum (Chili Pepper) - Original Hand-Colored Engraving with Typography Leaf & CoA
Description:
This lot features a spectacular, vibrantly colored botanical plate from Elisabeth Blackwell’s world-renowned medical and botanical masterpiece, the Nuremberg edition of Herbarium Blackwellianum (1754).
This is not merely a single print; the winning bidder will receive a complete, museum-quality historical package that satisfies the highest demands of collectors and investors. The artwork comes with its original accompanying text leaf and a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Subject: Chili Pepper / Spanischer Pfeffer (Piper indicum, Tab. 129)
Year of Publication: c. 1754 (Nuremberg)
Technique: Original copperplate engraving with contemporary (18th-century) hand-coloring.
Material: Early modern handmade laid paper.
Condition: Excellent for its age. The paper features a beautiful, warm historical patina with full, uncut original margins.
THE COMPLETE HISTORICAL PACKAGE (What is included):
The Original Engraving (Tab. 129): The vibrantly hand-colored copperplate print of the Piper indicum.
The Original 1754 Typography Leaf: A true rarity on the market. Included is the complete, physical letterpress text page that originally accompanied the print in the 18th-century volume, containing the contemporary Latin and German botanical descriptions.
Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): As seen in the gallery, the item comes with a printed and hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, providing an official expert guarantee of the print's age, provenance, and originality.
MARKS OF AUTHENTICITY (Please see the high-resolution macro photos):
The attached close-up photographs perfectly illustrate features that guarantee authenticity:
Laid Paper Structure: The dense horizontal and vertical chain lines left by the 18th-century papermaker's mold are clearly visible.
Plate Mark: The deep, tactile impression of the copper plate pressing into the thick paper is distinctly visible around the artwork and text.
Hand-Coloring: The macro shots reveal the incredibly meticulous lines of the engraver and the rich texture of the original 18th-century brushstrokes.
Title: 1754 Elisabeth Blackwell - Piper indicum (Chili Pepper) - Original Hand-Colored Engraving with Typography Leaf & CoA
Description:
This lot features a spectacular, vibrantly colored botanical plate from Elisabeth Blackwell’s world-renowned medical and botanical masterpiece, the Nuremberg edition of Herbarium Blackwellianum (1754).
This is not merely a single print; the winning bidder will receive a complete, museum-quality historical package that satisfies the highest demands of collectors and investors. The artwork comes with its original accompanying text leaf and a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Subject: Chili Pepper / Spanischer Pfeffer (Piper indicum, Tab. 129)
Year of Publication: c. 1754 (Nuremberg)
Technique: Original copperplate engraving with contemporary (18th-century) hand-coloring.
Material: Early modern handmade laid paper.
Condition: Excellent for its age. The paper features a beautiful, warm historical patina with full, uncut original margins.
THE COMPLETE HISTORICAL PACKAGE (What is included):
The Original Engraving (Tab. 129): The vibrantly hand-colored copperplate print of the Piper indicum.
The Original 1754 Typography Leaf: A true rarity on the market. Included is the complete, physical letterpress text page that originally accompanied the print in the 18th-century volume, containing the contemporary Latin and German botanical descriptions.
Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): As seen in the gallery, the item comes with a printed and hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, providing an official expert guarantee of the print's age, provenance, and originality.
MARKS OF AUTHENTICITY (Please see the high-resolution macro photos):
The attached close-up photographs perfectly illustrate features that guarantee authenticity:
Laid Paper Structure: The dense horizontal and vertical chain lines left by the 18th-century papermaker's mold are clearly visible.
Plate Mark: The deep, tactile impression of the copper plate pressing into the thick paper is distinctly visible around the artwork and text.
Hand-Coloring: The macro shots reveal the incredibly meticulous lines of the engraver and the rich texture of the original 18th-century brushstrokes.
Details
Artist
Elisabeth Blackwell
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Piper indicum (Chili Pepper)
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1754
Condition
Good condition
Height
41 cm
Width
26 cm
Weight
1 g
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Realism
Period
18th century
Sold with frame
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