The Little Plantain Botanical Print | Vintage French Botanical Print Circa 1940s
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Condition of this piece
The gilt frame shows fine scratches, light scuffing and rubbing, most noticeably along the outer edges, left side and corners. A darker age related patina is visible around the raised beaded detailing, with a few fine marks at the corner joins.
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The Little Plantain is a delicate vintage French botanical print dating from the 1940s, capturing the quiet beauty of a small flowering plant in exquisite botanical detail.
Set against a soft ivory ground, the fine illustration highlights slender green leaves, a single upright stem and gently exposed roots. The artwork is presented in a characterful beaded frame with warm antique-toned detailing and a layered ivory mount, creating a refined composition with a sense of history.
Its understated scale and gentle palette make this vintage botanical print a lovely choice for a study, guest room, hallway or carefully curated gallery wall. Style it with antique books, natural linens and other botanical artworks to create an interior that feels personal, collected and timeless.
Handpicked for its elegant simplicity, The Little Plantain is a thoughtful gift for lovers of vintage art and nature-inspired interiors, or a beautiful addition to your own home.
- Vintage French botanical print
- Circa 1940s
- Delicate plantain illustration with exposed roots
- Beaded antique-toned frame
- Layered ivory mount
Dimensions: 25 cm length x 25 cm width x 2 cm depth
Condition & Character:
The gilt frame shows fine surface scratches, light scuffing and gentle rubbing, most noticeable along the outer edges, left side and corners.
A darker age-related patina is visible around the raised beaded detailing, with a few fine marks at the corner joins, in keeping with the frame’s softly aged character.
Delivery
- Smaller pieces: free UAE delivery on orders over 150 AED.
- Furniture, large artwork and other bulky pieces: AED 150, allow 2 to 3 days. Free and express delivery do not apply.
- Outside Dubai: quoted after checkout. You may decline the quote and cancel for a full refund.
- International: shipped via ARAMEX. Email contact@georgesofdubai.com for a quote.
Condition
Because of their age and history, signs of wear, variation and small imperfections are to be expected. We see these details as part of their charm. The patina, character and individuality of each piece are exactly what make them so special.
Change of mind
All sales of vintage and antique pieces are final as to a change of mind. Each piece is unique, so there is no identical replacement to exchange it for.
If you are unsure about a piece, please ask us before you buy. Email contact@georgesofdubai.com for more information and additional close-up photographs, or visit the store to inspect it in person and purchase it there.
If your piece is damaged or not as described
This right is not affected by the above. Tell us within 48 hours at contact@georgesofdubai.com and we will repair, replace or refund it to your original payment method, and cover the return cost.
Each piece in our Vintage & Antiques collection is one of a kind, sourced directly from markets across France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, the UK and further afield.
From furniture and original oil paintings to vintage fabrics, framed prints and small decorative objects, these pieces have already lived a life before finding their way to GEORGES.
Because of their age and history, signs of wear, variation and small imperfections are to be expected. We see these details as part of their charm. The patina, character and individuality of each piece are exactly what make them so special.
Our vintage and antique pieces are older and naturally more delicate than newly made items. Please handle them with care and avoid unnecessary pressure, moisture or harsh cleaning products.
Where specialist cleaning or restoration is required, we recommend consulting an experienced professional familiar with vintage and antique pieces.
Complete the look:
Unique piece. Final sale on change of mind, so please ask us before you buy.
Bulky delivery AED 150. Smaller pieces free over AED 150.
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FAQ
When will my order arrive?
Smaller pieces are sent for next-day delivery across the UAE, free over 150 AED, with same-day delivery within Dubai for AED 30 on orders placed before 5 PM.
Bulky pieces, including furniture, large artwork and lampshades, are delivered for AED 150 within 2 to 3 days. Free and express delivery do not apply to bulky items. Outside Dubai is quoted after checkout.
International orders ship via Aramex, with delivery times varying by location. Track your parcel with your AWB code.
Can I return a vintage or antique piece?
All sales of vintage and antique pieces are final as to a change of mind. Every piece is one of a kind, so there is no identical replacement to exchange it for.
Signs of age, wear and variation are expected on these pieces and form part of their patina rather than being a fault.
Please ask before you buy if you have any doubt. Email contact@georgesofdubai.com for more detail and additional close-up photographs, or visit the store to inspect the piece and purchase it there.
If a piece arrives damaged or is materially not as described, contact us within 48 hours and we will repair, replace or refund it to your original payment method. That right is not affected by the above.
Do you offer gift wrapping?
Yes. Open your cart and choose "Make it a gift?". Our signature kraft paper and ribbon wrapping is free, the Premium Gift Box is 55 AED, and you can add a handwritten note to either.
How do you curate your products?
We choose everything by hand, looking for quality, real craftsmanship and design that lasts. We work with makers and brands whose approach to materials and production matches ours.
Still have questions?
Email contact@georgesofdubai.com or message us on WhatsApp at +971 56 650 4587. You can also come into any of our three Dubai stores.
Shipping
Delivery
Smaller pieces qualify for next-day UAE delivery, free over 150 AED, and 4-hour express within Dubai for AED 30. Bulky pieces, including furniture, large artwork and lampshades, are delivered for AED 150 within 2 to 3 days and do not qualify for free or express delivery. We partner with Aramex for tracked shipping.
Order tracking
You will get a tracking link by email once your order ships. If anything looks wrong with it, email contact@georgesofdubai.com
Get in touch
Email contact@georgesofdubai.com, message us on WhatsApp at +971 56 650 4587, or come into one of our Dubai stores.
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