Antique rare original Giorgio Bonelli Hortus Romanus Botanical Engraving plate circa 1780 only 200 published Italiano

This monumental lavishly illustrious work was one of the very few Italian contributions to the great botanical works of the 18th century. Giorgio Bonelli's Hortus Romanus was published from 1772-1793. It is exceedingly rare, as less than 300 copies were believed to have been published, and of these, only a few were hand-colored. The work is luxurious, on a sumptuous, thick, handmade chain lined paper with elaborate watermarks on some.


The sheet measures approximately 15" X 21-1/2" and is a creamy white with no foxing or other defects. The plate area itself is 9" x 14", with the wide margins not fully shown. The blue borders are stunning, and the prints are hand-colored in the bold and exuberant manner of the 18th century. It is a rare opportunity to add a few of these exceedingly scarce dashing prints to the collection at an affordable price.


verso is blank

Rarity: Extremely Rare and becoming hard to find.


Shipping: I take huge pride in packing since it is a delicate and important part. This print will come in an acid-free backing board as well as in an acid-free sleeve.




Authenticity: All our prints are guaranteed to be original.