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Early Twentieth Century Plaster Botanical Model of a Sunflower
Jason Clarke Antiques
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Early Twentieth Century Plaster Botanical Model of a Sunflower

1900 - 1920
Description

For sale an early twentieth century painted plaster botanical model of a sunflower.

This exquisite model looks more like a rare and unusual tropical species than a sunflower on initial viewing until you realise that its intention is to reflect an individual floret, (flos tubulata) within the central flower head of the plant and an example of the surrounding leaf (flos lingulata) beside it. Both are displayed in their original custom black painted metal frame with paper identification labels and reference to the scale in which both are reproduced.

Both pieces are superbly detailed in their reproduction of nature and although primarily of plaster, also incorporate wires and thin metal rods to articulate the anthers and the stigmas at the top of the floret. The stigma are also detailed with a material to imitate the presence of pollen representing the reproductive process of the plant.

The model is sadly unsigned but probably originates from Germany or Italy, the countries that specialised in this type of scientific teaching apparatus. Given its quality, the obvious possibility is that it emanated from the workshops of the famous Robert Brendel and his successors although the unusual base is somewhat dissimilar to his earlier works.

A great example, completely unobvious and hugely interesting representation of this common flower.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this Antique Plaster Botanical Model to the 1920s.

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Description
For sale an early twentieth century painted plaster botanical model of a sunflower.

This exquisite model looks more like a rare and unusual tropical species than a sunflower on initial viewing until you realise that its intention is to reflect an individual floret, (flos tubulata) within the central flower head of the plant and an example of the surrounding leaf (flos lingulata) beside it.

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Both are displayed in their original custom black painted metal frame with paper identification labels and reference to the scale in which both are reproduced.
Jason Clarke Antiques
fig 1. An early twentieth-century painted plaster botanical model illustrating the magnified structure of a sunflower floret on a black metal base.
fig 1. Early Twentieth Century Plaster Botanical Model of a Sunflower

Both pieces are superbly detailed in their reproduction of nature and although primarily of plaster, also incorporate wires and thin metal rods to articulate the anthers and the stigmas at the top of the floret. The stigma are also detailed with a material to imitate the presence of pollen representing the reproductive process of the plant.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century painted plaster botanical model illustrating the magnified structure of a sunflower floret on a black metal base.
fig 2. Early Twentieth Century Plaster Botanical Model of a Sunflower

The model is sadly unsigned but probably originates from Germany or Italy, the countries that specialised in this type of scientific teaching apparatus. Given its quality, the obvious possibility is that it emanated from the workshops of the famous Robert Brendel and his successors although the unusual base is somewhat dissimilar to his earlier works.

A great example, completely unobvious and hugely interesting representation of this common flower.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this Antique Plaster Botanical Model to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA602400
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Archive I An early twentieth-century painted plaster botanical model illustrating the magnified structure of a sunflower floret on a black metal base.

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An early twentieth-century painted plaster botanical model illustrating the magnified structure of a sunflower floret on a black metal base.
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FAQs

Botanical models were created as precise educational aids for universities and schools to demonstrate the complex anatomical structure of plants to students in three dimensions.

Artisans typically constructed these pieces using papier-mache, plaster, wire, and wood, which were then hand-painted and mounted onto cast iron or wire bases.

Authentic period pieces often feature original maker plaques or inventory stamps, hand-painted surface details, and age-consistent patina or light surface crazing on the plaster.

These scientific models serve as striking sculptural accents when displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or side table alongside natural history volumes and framed prints.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry artist brush, avoiding water, damp cloths, or liquid solvents that could dissolve surface paint or damage the plaster structure.
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