Susan Silver Antiques

413.229.8169
Susan Silver Antiques
755 North Main Street, Route 7
PO Box 621
Sheffield, Massachusetts 01257
Phone: (413) 229-8169
Fax: (413) 229-9069
susan@susansilverantiques.com
Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890 Full Size Image Rollover to Zoom
Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890 Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890 Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890 Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890 Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890

Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890

“Les Champignons Comestibles et Les Especes Veneneuses.” Mushrooms drawn from nature by Fritz Leuba. Chromolithographs by H.Furrer, published Neuchatel, 1890. Leuba was a Swiss pharmacist, mycologist and artist. Mycology is the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans as a source for medicine, food, as well as their dangers, such as poisoning or infection. He published his work in 1890 based on field observations as a guide to distinguishing poisonous mushrooms from edible ones. The frame is handmade of creased silk with 22 carat gold leaf sight edge with a hand-painted double-mount.

 

  • Switzerland Circa 1890
  • Height: 21" | Width: 17"
  • Item #5936
  • Price: $8,500
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