"Sertum Orchidaceum"
The finest watercolors of orchids
ever to come on the market
We present a captivating series of mid-nineteenth century English watercolor masterpieces by James Laird MacFarlane, 1836-1913, the greatest of all Orchid artists. "Sertum Orchidaceum" showcases the exquisite beauty of orchids and flowering plants. These watercolors represent an incredibly rare opportunity for collectors.
Many of the meticulously illustrated watercolors are adorned with footnoted captions, adding depth to their botanical importance.
We offer these watercolors unframed:
- Sheet size: 18-3/4” x 27-3/4”
Bespoke framing is available along with three suggested framing styles shown within each listing.
- Approximate framed size: 22-1/4 x 31-1/4”
Provenance
Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven
The greatest of all natural history watercolor collectors
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Lygopetalum Crinitum
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$ 7,200.00
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Lyeaste cruenta Guatemala
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$ 7,200.00
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Laelia Anceps Mexico
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$ 7,200.00
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Cattlera Speciosissinea
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$ 7,200.00
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Alpinia Nalani
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$ 7,200.00
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Aerides Rubri India
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$ 7,200.00
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