Modern Design, Fine Art & Jewelry - August Day 1
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 242
Bird of Paradise and Daisies Floral X-Ray Photograph
Estimate: $150 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Bird of Paradise and Daisies Floral X-Ray Photograph. X-Ray photograph of flowers, including a bird of paradise with daisies in the background.
Overall Size: 20 1/2 x 23 1/4 in.
Sight Size: 10 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.
Floral X-ray photography reveals the hidden architecture of flowers, exposing their skeletal beauty with haunting precision. Pioneered by artists like Dr. Dain L. Tasker in the early 20th century, this technique uses soft X-rays instead of visible light to capture the delicate internal structures of petals, stems, and leaves, resulting in ghostly, ethereal images that blend science and art. Unlike traditional photography, which captures surface textures and colors, X-ray imaging uncovers the essence of a bloom—its vascular systems, veins, and symmetry—turning familiar botanical forms into surreal, almost otherworldly compositions. These images continue to captivate for their striking contrast of fragility and strength, offering a meditative glimpse beneath nature’s surface.
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20 1/2 x 23 1/4 in.