*Grace Schnapp/St. Louis Magazine*
Botanical illustrations, St. Louis collectors will find no shortage of treasure-filled shops and antique markets across the region. From rare original prints to custom-framed reproductions, these works of floral and plant-inspired art add both beauty and historical depth to any home.
Here’s a roundup of some of the best places to shop for botanical prints in St. Louis, including galleries, antique malls, and curated frame shops:
R. Ege Antiques – Soulard
Located inside a converted stained-glass shop, this Soulard staple is home to rare finds like a set of six French botanical book plates from around 1900, custom-framed using museum glass and priced at $400. Online shoppers can explore Ege’s Etsy page, where an antique Dutch teaching chart and other vintage florals are currently featured.
📍1304 Sidney St.
Treasure Aisles Antique Mall – Maplewood
Two antique galleries share this property, offering a wide range of affordable art. Booth 114 in Treasure Aisles II is currently stocked with over twenty Pierre Redouté replicas, available for just $8 each. Prices for other prints start as low as $5.
📍2317 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Warson Woods Antique Gallery
Botanical collectors should stop by Booth 421 (Ziern-Hanon Gallery) to view over 20 original, hand-colored Leighton Brothers plates titled Indigenous Flowers of the Hawaiian Islands (1885), priced at $125 apiece.
Just behind the front register, Booth 475 is showcasing an extraordinary 19th-century pressed botanical set of six, priced at $3,700.
📍10091 Manchester Rd.
Encore Consignment Gallery – Kirkwood
Art lovers will appreciate a trio of framed reproductions from the Flora de Filipinas, originally authored by Augustinian botanist Manuel Blanco in the late 1800s. Now available for $25 each (marked down from $50).
📍10821 Manchester Rd.
Frame of Mind – Richmond Heights
Mark McMillen’s boutique picture frame shop features nearly 100 William Curtis originals (published between 1787–mid-1800s), priced from $30 to $105. He also carries a rare trio of Basilius Besler prints from 1587, offering one of the deepest historical selections in the city.
📍2900 S. Big Bend Blvd.
The Hill Antique Market – The Hill
This bright and open venue is home to over 80 vendors. For botanical illustrations, start at Booth 15A (Fun Girl Vintage) and Booth 102C (D&B Designs), where a rotating selection of framed and unframed pieces awaits.
📍4923 Daggett Ave.
Abode by Parklyn Interiors – Clayton
Danielle Kalish’s design-forward shop features both local and international artists. Currently in stock: about ten unframed botanical prints ranging from $45–$120, and one standout framed print tucked on a shelf for $185.
📍736 De Mun Ave.
Why Botanical Illustrations?
Decorating with botanical illustrations offers a timeless way to connect art, nature, and history. Whether you’re seeking original works or affordable reproductions, St. Louis has a diverse set of options. Since inventory rotates frequently, savvy collectors should visit regularly or call ahead. Happy hunting!
Content for this summary was derived from original reporting by St. Louis Magazine.
