PAIR OF FRAMED 18TH CENTURY JOHANN WEINMAN, OF THE PERIOD, BOTANICAL MEZZOTINTS,German. Circa 1737-45. From: florilegium Phytanthoza iconographia. from Phytanthoza Iconographia H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer, et al., Regensburg: 1737-1745 Mezzotint engravings, printed in color, finished by hand. Two handcolored mezzotints, in identical frames. The first entitled Pl. 264, Brafsica caulorapa prllifera. The second Plate 933 Solamun scandens folio variegato. Both are framed in giltwood with handlined mats. (2 total).
Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, apothecary and botanist, is noted for his creation of the florilegium Phytanthoza iconographia between 1737 and 1745, an ambitious project which resulted in eight folio volumes with more than 1,000 hand-coloured engravings of several thousand plants. - 23 1/2" high x 19 1/4" wide. Estimate $300-400
While not examined out of frame, the prints appear to be in very good condition, with good color. They are professionally framed. Minor wear & scratches to the frame associated with age and use.
