19th Jul, 2023 12:00
Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science
Collection of 3 Brendel Didactic Botanical Models
comprising of:
No.45, Salix alba, Berlin, c.1900, on a turned ebonized base with green label (label damaged and) with 2 turned uprights to accept a model of the stamen and seed pod, height 36cm. Salix alba also known as white willow, is a tree species that is indigenous to Europe, as well as parts of western and central Asia. This particular willow species gets its name from the characteristic white hue found on the undersides of its leaves.
No.14, Hordeum, Berlin c. 1900, painted wood, papermache, and plaster, on original turned wood stand with circular label, height 58cm. Hordeum is a diverse genus encompassing both annual and perennial plants within the grass family. These plants are distributed across temperate regions in Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas.
No.12, Secale, Berlin c. 1900, painted wood, papermache, and plaster, on original turned wood stand with circular label, height 58cm. Secale is a genus belonging to the grass tribe Triticeae, closely related to barley (Hordeum) and wheat (Triticum). Within this genus, there are both cultivated and wild species of rye, with the most prominent one being Secale cereale, commonly known as cultivated rye. Additionally, the Secale genus encompasses various weedy and wild rye species, demonstrating the diversity within the genus.
Robert Brendel - In the mid-19th century, specifically during the years 1821-1898, Robert Brendel established a notable botanical flower factory in Breslau, which is now known as Wroclaw in Poland. His factory specialized in crafting botanical flowers, making a significant contribution to the field during that era
Sold for £1,100
Result including buyers premium
comprising of:
No.45, Salix alba, Berlin, c.1900, on a turned ebonized base with green label (label damaged and) with 2 turned uprights to accept a model of the stamen and seed pod, height 36cm. Salix alba also known as white willow, is a tree species that is indigenous to Europe, as well as parts of western and central Asia. This particular willow species gets its name from the characteristic white hue found on the undersides of its leaves.
No.14, Hordeum, Berlin c. 1900, painted wood, papermache, and plaster, on original turned wood stand with circular label, height 58cm. Hordeum is a diverse genus encompassing both annual and perennial plants within the grass family. These plants are distributed across temperate regions in Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas.
No.12, Secale, Berlin c. 1900, painted wood, papermache, and plaster, on original turned wood stand with circular label, height 58cm. Secale is a genus belonging to the grass tribe Triticeae, closely related to barley (Hordeum) and wheat (Triticum). Within this genus, there are both cultivated and wild species of rye, with the most prominent one being Secale cereale, commonly known as cultivated rye. Additionally, the Secale genus encompasses various weedy and wild rye species, demonstrating the diversity within the genus.
Robert Brendel - In the mid-19th century, specifically during the years 1821-1898, Robert Brendel established a notable botanical flower factory in Breslau, which is now known as Wroclaw in Poland. His factory specialized in crafting botanical flowers, making a significant contribution to the field during that era
Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science, 19th Jul, 2023
