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Antique Bullock's Heart Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880
€1,090
$1,220 · £915
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1880
- Sheet size
- 21.9 × 15.7 in (55.5 × 40 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing and light handling wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
- Collection
- Flora and Fauna
- Period
- Netherlands Indies, 1850 and after
- Stock no.
- f_51108522
- Color
- Printed color
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Title: Antique Bullock's Heart Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880
Description:
A beautiful original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Annona reticulata L., commonly known as Bullock's Heart, Custard Apple, or Ox Heart. One of the world's finest tropical fruits, Annona reticulata is admired for its distinctive heart-shaped fruit, creamy aromatic flesh, and elegant evergreen foliage. Native to the tropical Americas, it became widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia, including Java, where it flourished in the warm climate.
The composition illustrates a fruiting branch bearing a mature Bullock's Heart together with detailed botanical studies of the fruit in section, flower, and seeds. The sculptural fruit and graceful foliage combine scientific precision with exceptional decorative appeal, making this one of the most attractive fruit plates from Berthe Hoola van Nooten's celebrated botanical masterpiece.
The artwork was painted from life on the island of Java by the distinguished Dutch botanical artist Berthe Hoola van Nooten (1817 to 1892). It was published in her masterpiece, Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de l'Ile de Java, widely regarded as one of the finest nineteenth-century botanical publications devoted to the flora of the Dutch East Indies. Printed in rich chromolithography by P. De Pannemaeker of Ghent, this plate was issued in the third edition published in Brussels by Librairie Européenne C. Muquardt around 1880.
Bullock's Heart remains one of the most prized tropical fruits throughout Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. Its unusual form and sweet, custard-like flesh have made it a favorite among botanists, gardeners, and collectors alike. This original antique print combines botanical importance with timeless decorative appeal.
This is an original antique print, printed circa 1880, and not a modern reproduction or later copy.
Artist: Berthe Hoola van Nooten (1817 to 1892)
Publication: Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de l'Ile de Java
Publisher: Librairie Européenne C. Muquardt, Brussels
Printer: P. De Pannemaeker, Ghent
Medium: Original chromolithograph on wove paper.
The print is sold unframed.
