Wall Art: Botanical Plate Original by Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst (Pelargonium crassicaule)

Wall Art: Botanical Plate Original by Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst (Pelargonium crassicaule)

R 2,625.00
R 2,625.00
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Wall Art: Botanical Plate Original by Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst (Pelargonium crassicaule)
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Wall Art: Botanical Plate Original by Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst (Pelargonium crassicaule)

Wall Art: Botanical Plate Original by Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst (Pelargonium crassicaule)

This spectacular specimen study depicts Pelargonium crassicaule, a fascinating succulent geophyte highly adapted to survive in the arid, hyper-dry coastal desert environments of the Southern Namib and Northern Cape regions.

Showcases a heavily segmented, armour-scaled woody succulent stalk shooting out delicate, fan-folded silvery-green leaves. Topped with an elegant cluster of soft lavender-white blossoms accented by prominent purple nectar guide spots. Baseline margins display detailed pencil reproductive keys under "x2" and "x3" magnification identifying petal and style assemblies.

Original Intended Use: Limited fine-art collection piece from A Portfolio of Pelargoniums.

Alternate Suggested Use: High-end architectural framing masterpiece designed as a focal display for an entry gallery, sophisticated garden room, or styled alongside its matching set of four prints.
More Details

Authentic, hand-signed and dated in pencil by the master botanical artist as "E. Ward-Hilhorst 1981" across the right margin base.

Identically presented within an executive double matting featuring a rich oxblood inner line and a matching burgundy gallery frame.
Did you Know?

The distinctively thick, swollen, and heavily armoured woody stalk serves as an essential moisture-storage reservoir, allowing the plant to remain dormant during prolonged droughts until the winter rains cue a sudden burst of delicate blooms.

Ward-Hilhorst's technical focus on contrasting the rugged, prehistoric texture of the succulent stem against the fragile lavender blossoms represents the epitome of high-tier South African botanical fine art.
Origin & Era

Made in South Africa, 1981.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 50cm, Length 43cm, Width 3.5cm.
Vintage Condition

Pristine, museum-tier preserved condition.

Minor age-related wear. The original heavy rag paper surface is exceptionally clean, remaining completely free of foxing, fading, or historic moisture discoloration. The custom burgundy frame retains its deep glass-like gloss finish, showing only microscopic rubbing and faint superficial hairline shelf scuffs along the reverse corner edges from past storage.

Vintage Art Frame Note: This exquisite piece remains completely undisturbed within its original backing to preserve its historic integrity. It has intentionally not been opened. The premium valuation is firmly justified by the visible pigment aging, canvas weave, frame joinery, or provenance markings, ensuring its elite collector value remains entirely intact regardless of future internal inspection.
Price
R 2,625.00
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