Pierre-Joseph Redoute (Belgian, 1759-1840). Pair of Botanical Hand-Colored Stipple Engravings from "Les Liliacees," 1805. Comprising "Iris Lutescens"/ "Iris Jaunatre" ("Yellow Iris")," pl. 263, printed "P. Bessa pinxt" lower left and "de Gouy sculp.," (19.875 x 13.25 inches, sight); and "Iris Arenaria"/ "Iris des Sables ("Sand Iris")," pl. 296, "P.J. Redoute pinx" lower left and "Chapuy sculp." lower right, (19.625 x 12.875 inches, sight).

"Iris lutescens:" Frame: H: 32.125 in., W: 25 in., D: 1 in.
"Iris Arenaria:" Frame: H: 31.125 in., W: 24 in., D: 0.875 in.