Silver Standard Broken Tulips

Limited-edition archival pigment print (23x30") from the series "Absolute Powers." Edition of 10 prints. ADDITIONAL SIZES: Medium—31x44" (Edition of 8) Large—40x53" (Edition of 5) Extra Large—50x67" (Edition of 2) THE STORY What you see before you are gorgeous descendants of the original broken tulip cultivars from the infamous Dutch Tulipomania. Tulips were introduced into Europe from Turkey in the mid-1500’s. "Broken" tulips are infected with a benign virus called TBV, or the Tulip Breaking Virus, causing spectacularly unique and unpredictable separation of colors. These rare bulbs rapidly became collectible luxury items in Dutch society in the 17th century. Mania-fueled demand led to exorbitant price levels, ultimately creating a highly speculative trading market, which peaked and crashed dramatically circa 1637. People of all economic classes lost exorbitant sums of money—Imagine losing your entire net worth from one flower bulb! This craze is known as Tulipomania and is considered to be a paradigm for one of the first economic “bubbles.” PRINTS Prints are expertly rolled in acid-free glassine and shipped in heavy-duty insured mailing tubes.Original photographs are printed using archival pigment inks on premium photographic papers consisting of acid-free cotton. Prints include 1-2" white borders. All artwork is signed, titled, dated, and editioned in archival ink on acid-free labels. FRAMED PRINTS Custom packing and insured shipping of framed artwork is available upon request. Please inquire and view install examples on cover page.