Tulipe Cultivee (Cultivated Tulip) after Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Print on paper with decorative matting and frame • After Pierre-Joseph Redoute (1759-1840)
Style & Movement
Neoclassical / Botanical Illustration
Medium & Technique
Color stipple engraving finished by hand, or a modern high-quality offset lithographic reproduction of a botanical illustration
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction) after an original 19th-century work
Dimensions & Format
Vertical portrait format, approximately 12 x 15 inches including the frame
Subject Description
A single botanical study of a cultivated tulip (Tulipe Cultivee / Tulipe Culta) in shades of pink, yellow, and white, with prominent green leaves and stem, centered against a plain background and surrounded by a decorative marbled green mat border
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print itself appears clean and well-preserved under glass, though the frame shows minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $60
Auction Estimate
$20 - $40
Provenance History
Decorative commercial art market, likely acquired through a framing shop or home decor retailer
Art Historical Significance
Replicates the famous botanical works of Pierre-Joseph Redoute, known as the 'Raphael of flowers', whose documentation of plants for French royalty remains iconic in botanical illustration history
Notable Features
Features the signature 'P.J. Redoute' and bilingual text 'Tulipe Cultivee' and 'Tulipe Culta' along with a decorative faux-marbled green matting board inside a gilt frame
Condition Issues
Minor dust and reflections on the glass surface; potential slight acidification of the mat board due to age
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the print colors; ensure dry environmental conditions to prevent mold or paper degradation