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Auction #126 begins on 25 Sep 2025

[Arnold (Marion) Editor]

SOUTH AFRICAN BOTANICAL ART

Peeling Back The Petals

Published: Fernwood Press, 2001

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $60

Bidding opens: 25 Sep 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 2 Oct 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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John Rourke provides an historical perspective examining several centuries of travellers, artists, and botanists; Dee Snijman views the classification of plant species; John Manning & Peter Goldblatt sketch the role of colour, shape, and scent in pollination; and Marion Arnold observes plant portraiture in the contexts of art and science. Includes a Concise Dictionary Of South African Botanical Artists providing a brief review of over 200 artists.

Fernwood Press / Art Link. 2001 1st edition.

Dark green cloth boards. 216pp illustrated 4to 1.3kg.

No inscriptions. 4 square corners. A VG+ copy in matching VG dustwrapper (no chips, tears, or loss).

Our Ref #29195

  • Jacket Condition: VG
  • Binding Condition: VG+
  • Overall Condition: VG
  • Size: 4to 1.3kg


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