Framed Botanical Print of Narcissus Aureus

This item is a professionally framed botanical illustration featuring 'Narcissus Aureus' (Golden Narcissus). The artwork depicts a cluster of yellow-petaled flowers with orange centers on a single green stalk, executed in a style reminiscent of 19th-century scientific lithographs. The print includes scholarly notations at the bottom, specifically identifying the species and a location/date: 'From a ravine between Bordighera and Mentone Feb 28th 1881'. This indicates it is likely a reproduction of a work from a Victorian-era naturalist collection, such as Moggridge's 'Contributions to the Flora of Mentone'. The print is housed behind glass in a multi-layered matting system, featuring a pale cream outer mat with a thin brown or gold 'french line' accent. The frame appears to be a traditional gilded wood or composite molding with a slight luster. The condition shows significant light reflection on the glass, suggesting an absence of anti-reflective coating. There is visible debris or possible foxing/spotting on the white matting surface, and the print itself appears slightly yellowed with age or intended patina. The craftsmanship of the matting suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century professional framing job designed to mimic an antique aesthetic.