Twelve 18th Century Botanical Engravings, P.J. Buchoz

Twelve 18th Century Botanical Engravings, P.J. BuchozA set of twelve of exceptional quality 18th century hand coloured engravings. Buchoz, Pierre Joseph. Collection prcieuse et enlumine des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la Chine, que dans ceux de l'Europe Paris: Lacombe, 1776 79. Why we like them Beautifully hand coloured, these exquisite pictures will adorn the most elaborate or minimalist interiors. Buchoz was the first European to copy the

and are very proper for a Lady's Dressing-Room: especially if it is hung with India Paper

Side chairs

Through the limbs there seems to flow a spirit of life which gives them lightness

when greater attention started to focus on exports

the crane is venerated as the prince of all feathered creatures and thus has a legendary status

This caned Regency bergere

of desirable small proportions

with Burr Elm banding to the top

of the Chinese Chippendale style

The well-curved backs with scrolled and dished toprails

Each vase of bulbous shape with traditional scalloped rim

creating the Neo-classical