The Artichokes

£245.00

This collection is now back in stock in very limited numbers, framed similarly to before but now using slightly wider frames. The frames are in the same blue, but slightly larger on the wall. 

A beautiful pair of globe artichokes - showing their blue thistle-like flowers which come into bloom if the artichoke is left uncut. Our artichokes are directly based on antique engravings from the early 1800s that we sourced for our private collection. Artichokes are one of the oldest known foods, considered a delicacy to ancient Greeks and Romans but are also highly ornamental flowers in their own right. 

Each print is hand framed in painted cerulean blue wood mouldings, with the addition of a decorative gold beaded slip (specially crafted to sit within the main blue frame). 

Available as pairs.

    All our reprint collections are limited in number and originate directly from antiques personally sourced by Petri Prints.

    Frame Features

    • Hand framed reprints, directly based on antique original engravings sourced for our private collection.
    • External frame size approx. 24 x 32.2 cm.
    • Glazed with Artglass, a specialist glass used by the finest galleries and museums around the world. Its clarity and UV protection makes it the gold standard choice in framing, allowing art to be viewed with minimal glare and sunlight protection.
    • Printed on specialist 290 gsm fine art paper Hahnemühle Hemp. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries and was used in the making of many long-lasting historical documents. 
    • Conservation acid-free barrier board to provide protection to your artwork.