Art Roses Pensées et Myosotis Bouquet French botanical lithograph 1800’s France

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View Art Roses Pensées et Myosotis Bouquet French botanical lithograph 1800’s France with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Roses, Pensées et Myosotis. de Benard / Lith. de Bénard” — which suggests this exact composition has appeared in the resale market. • British Museum: a hand-coloured lithograph lettered “Lith. in the object record (French lithograph printed by Bénard). From ChatGPT: Roses, Pensées et Myosotis Bouquet Tiré de Benault rue de l’Abbaye N°x ⸻ Breakdown: • “Roses, Pensées et Myosotis” = Roses, Pansies, and Forget-me-nots in English. • “Bouquet” simply means Bouquet. • “Tiré de Benault rue de l’Abbaye N°x” roughly translates to Printed by (or taken from) Benault, rue de l’Abbaye, No. [x] — that’s a Paris street historically known for lithography and fine art printing in the 19th century. So, this is very likely a French botanical lithograph or reproduction print from a Parisian publisher named Benault, who worked on Rue de l’Abbaye (a known address for printmakers in 1800s France). Yes — that marking is real and shows up on many 19th-century French lithographs. I searched museum and archive records and found multiple examples lettered “Lith. de Bénard (or Benard), rue de l’Abbaye, No. 4” (or very close variants). Key matches: • British Museum: a hand-coloured lithograph lettered “Lith. de Bernard, rue de l’Abbaye, No.” in the object record (French lithograph printed by Bénard).  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: prints from Le Charivari and other sheets inscribed “Lith. de Benard, rue de l’Abbaye No. 4.” in their collection records.  • Sorbonne / imprimers directory entry for BÉNARD (Jean-François / Jean) showing activity at 4, rue de l’Abbaye in the 1830s–1850s.  • Several library / museum catalogs and Gallica (BnF) prints list items with the same imprint: “Lith. de Bénard, rue de l’Abbaye N°.4.” (examples in institutional inventories).  Conclusion: the phrasing on your print matches a known Parisian lithographic printer/publisher (Bénard) working at rue de l’Abbaye (No. 4) in the early-to-mid 19th century. That strongly supports the reading on your print (e.g., “Lith. de Bénard, rue de l’Abbaye N°.4”). Quick summary • I could not find a copy of the exact same high-resolution plate in a museum or public archive online.  • I did find marketplace / sale listings that describe a framed print with the same wording — “Roses, Pensées et Myosotis” / “Lith. de Benard / Lith. de Bénard” — which suggests this exact composition has appeared in the resale market. (WorthPoint / related listings).  • I also found a few library/press mentions and collection records that use the same phrase (roses / pensées / myosotis) in floral-plate contexts, but none that show the exact pictured composition or the exact caption typography as in your photo.  Important examples / citations • A resale/sales entry describing a “Vintage Bouquet Framed Lith De Benard Print — Roses, Pensees et Myosotis” (WorthPoint-style listing).  • Another similar resale listing referencing the same wording.  • Paris Musées / institutional records that contain the phrase “roses, pensées et myosotis” in floral-plate descriptions (shows the phrase occurs in museum cataloguing, though not necessarily the same plate as yours).  • Library/archival item descriptions mentioning small bouquets of roses + myosotis (again supportive but not an exact visual match).  • A newspaper/press mention that references the phrase in a product/advert context.  What this means • The imprint on your print (Lith. de Bénard, rue de l’Abbaye) is a real, verifiable 19th-century Paris lithographer imprint and it does appear on botanical and decorative prints that circulate in the antique market.  • However, I was not able to locate a publicly available museum or library image that is an exact visual match of your plate (the particular bouquet + layout + typography). The best matches are resale listings that describe the same title/imprint. Next steps I can take (pick any) 1. Search Gallica (BnF) / Gallica image archives and other French national collections specifically for the Bénard imprint and this exact title (many archival images live behind galleries or library viewers). 2. Search auction-house archives (Sotheby’s, Christie’s) and specialized antique print dealers (MeisterDrucke, Heritage Auctions) for past sales that might show your exact composition. 3. Try a reverse image search of your photo against commercial marketplaces (eBay, Etsy) and auction-photo archives (WorthPoint — note WorthPoint requires subscription to view full records). 4. Produce a high-quality crop of your plate (you already provided good close-ups) and I’ll run targeted searches against Google Images / Bing / image search engines. Which of the above would you like me to do next? (If you want me to continue, I’ll go straight to Gallica + auction archives and report back findings.) Good question — I can give an approximate value range and realistic selling advice, but I’ll be clear up front: I can’t give a precise appraisal from photos alone. The value depends heavily on whether this is an original 19th-century hand-colored lithograph (higher value) or a later, mass-produced reproduction (low value), plus the condition and provenance. Based on the images and the inscription (“Lith. de Bénard, rue de l’Abbaye”) here are three realistic scenarios and what each would likely be worth on today’s market. ⸻ Value scenarios (approximate) 1. 19th-century original hand-colored lithograph by/printed at Bénard (authentic period print, good provenance, hand-colored): • Typical market: $150 → $800 for many decorative botanical sheets. • Higher end possible ($800 → $2,000+) if it’s by a well-known artist, part of a desirable series, or in excellent condition with museum provenance or auction interest. 2. Early 20th-century lithograph / high-quality reproduction (factory printed, possibly hand-finished): • Typical market: $40 → $200 depending on quality, size, and frame. • Sellers often list around $75–$125 to move framed decorative prints. 3. Mass-produced mid/late 20th-century reproduction or decorative print (common): • Typical market: $10 → $60. • Most of these sell for low prices on Craigslist/eBay/flea markets; the frame or retro appeal may push the price a little higher locally. ⸻ Condition notes from your photos (affects value) • I can see small spots/foxing on the paper and light surface scuffs on the glass — condition is not mint. • The frame is worn but attractive; original frame can help, but serious buyers often reframe. • If the print is partially stuck to backing or has acid damage, that lowers value. These condition issues tend to push the realistic resale price toward the lower end of the ranges above. I am not an expert at Art however this does fit all the descriptions and has the presentation of being a lithograph from the 1800s. Please look at all photographs before purchasing and ask questions as I am not an expert and there are no refunds or returns on purchases. Condition: Used. Category: Art › Art Prints.

Type

Print

Year of Production

1800

Theme

Art

Subject

Botanical