Aug. Bossaerts, Netherlands, 20th century | Two Didactic Botanical Models

Aug. Bossaerts
Netherlands, 20th century
Two Didactic Botanical Models

painted ceramic, papier-mâché
with identifying labels for male and female Scotch Fir (Pinus silvestris)
approx. 35cm. high; 1ft. 1¾in.

Condition Report:
In good condition generally. Mounts repainted and one label stained the other with crack. Some loose elements.

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