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Up for sale is an exquisite, investment-grade framed botanical print from the world-renowned Trowbridge Gallery. Coveted by high-end interior designers, Trowbridge pieces are famous for their unmatched historical accuracy and artisanal craftsmanship.Artwork History & Provenance:This stunning piece features a detailed 19th-century stipple engraving plate originally painted by legendary French botanical master Pancrace Bessa (1772–1846) and engraved by Séraphin Goulet. It illustrates the flower Helleborus hiemalis (historically cataloged under the Hellebore family, currently known as Eranthis hiemalis or Winter Aconite).The Hand-Colored Detail:Unlike common, flat digital prints, this piece features meticulous, individual hand-colored watercolor washes over the fine historical linework. The delicate color gradients, petal shading, and organic depth make this a completely unique, one-of-a-kind variation.The Frame:Housed in Trowbridge’s signature, premium hand-finished molding. The frame is a gorgeous, heavily distressed sage-green and gold leaf traditional profile that perfectly anchors Grandmillennial, Traditional, English Country, or Eclectic Maximalist interior styles.Condition:Artwork & Frame: In beautiful, vibrant vintage condition. The hand-finished frame features intentional, beautiful factory distressing.Backing Label: Fully intact with the original Trowbridge Gallery verification sticker on the back. It bears the authentic Image/Frame Code (MFa), a hand-written inspection date of 29.1.98 (January 29, 1998), and inspector initials (S.B).