Ren Yu (Chinese, B. 1945) "Masdevallia veitchiana Orchid" Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c Masdevallia veitchiana stamp issued September 1, 1995. Belonging to a large genus of about 300 tropical species, Madevallia veitchiana is a native of Peru. The actual petals and lip of this exotic variety of orchid are hidden by its large sepals. Image Size: 8.75 x 7.75 in. Overall Size: 13.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B15096)