#32 • "Mangifera Indica" Botanical Illustration

Part of 05/07 The Estate of: Thomas D. King Jr. Auction Kilauea (Kauai) (timed auction by Malama Auctions & Realty)

High bid $35.00

Status: Sold

Botanical illustration depicting the "Mangifera Indica," more commonly known as the mango tree. This framed print offers a scientifically accurate and artistically rendered view of this beloved tropical fruit tree, showcasing a branch replete with its signature lance-shaped leaves and ripe, golden mangoes that seem to beckon the viewer with their luscious allure. The artist has captured not only the rich color and form of the mangoes but also the very essence of the tree, with detailed vein patterns in the leaves and the subtle play of light and shadow, giving the composition a three-dimensional appearance. The precision of the illustration suggests it may have been produced for a work of botanical scholarship or a comprehensive collection of fruit specimens. Note: water damage to top right and top left.