Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Botanical Prints

Plantae

Flowers, fruit, ferns, orchids and medicinal plants, drawn for botanists and printed for the libraries and gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries.

1,067 prints

Period

Before 1700 3018th century 81Early 19th century 262Late 19th century 50420th century 69

Artist or book

Louis van Houtte 59Curtis's Botanical Magazine 56Bertuch 49Calwer's Käferbuch 29Sowerby 23E. J. Lowe 19Benjamin Maund 16Weinmann 11Reichenbachia 11Hooker 9Jacquin 4Buffon 4
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  1. Antique Botanical Print of Aristolochia Rotunda
    Pl. 625Antique Botanical Print of Aristolochia Rotunda Date not stated£135
  2. Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species
    Pl. 626Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species Date not stated£210
  3. Botanical Beauty: Schlumbergera - The Christmas Cactus, circa 1832
    Pl. 627Botanical Beauty: Schlumbergera - The Christmas Cactus, circa 1832 1832£160
  4. Original Antique Lithograph of Various Carnivorous Plants, circa 1890
    Pl. 628Original Antique Lithograph of Various Carnivorous Plants, circa 1890 1890£75
  5. Set of 2 Decorative Antique Cactus Prints, circa 1910
    Pl. 629Set of 2 Decorative Antique Cactus Prints, circa 1910 1910£415
  6. Botanical Rarities: Pristine Hand-Colored Engravings from 1845
    Pl. 630Botanical Rarities: Pristine Hand-Colored Engravings from 1845 1845£500
  7. A Heritage of Flora: Original Antique Engraving of Diverse Plant Species, 1845
    Pl. 631A Heritage of Flora: Original Antique Engraving of Diverse Plant Species, 1845 1845£160
  8. 19th Century Snakelocks Anemone Antique Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1845
    Pl. 63219th Century Snakelocks Anemone Antique Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1845 1845£145
  9. 19th Century Sago Palm Tree Antique Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1845
    Pl. 63319th Century Sago Palm Tree Antique Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1845 1845£245
  10. Flora's Chromatic Splendor: Hand-Colored Engravings of 1845
    Pl. 634Flora's Chromatic Splendor: Hand-Colored Engravings of 1845 1845£370
  11. Tree Rhododendron: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving from 1845
    Pl. 635Tree Rhododendron: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving from 1845 1845£205
  12. Heritage Blossoms: A Trio of 1845 Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings
    Pl. 636Heritage Blossoms: A Trio of 1845 Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings 1845£370
  13. Vintage Verdure: Original Hand-Colored Engravings of 1845 Flora
    Pl. 637Vintage Verdure: Original Hand-Colored Engravings of 1845 Flora 1845£315
  14. Floral Elegance: A Collection of Hand-Colored Engravings from 1845
    Pl. 638Floral Elegance: A Collection of Hand-Colored Engravings from 1845 1845£370
  15. Botanical Splendor: Laburnum and Florae in 18th Century Etching, 1748
    Pl. 639Botanical Splendor: Laburnum and Florae in 18th Century Etching, 1748 1748£415
  16. Botanical Elegance: Antique Engravings from Johann Weinmann's Masterpiece, 1748
    Pl. 640Botanical Elegance: Antique Engravings from Johann Weinmann's Masterpiece, 1748 1748£670
  17. Aquatic Elegance: Water Lilies and Pond Plants in 18th Century Engraving, 1748
    Pl. 641Aquatic Elegance: Water Lilies and Pond Plants in 18th Century Engraving, 1748 1748£560
  18. Hand-colored Mezzotint Engraving of a Lily from Johann Weinmann's Work, 1748
    Pl. 642Hand-colored Mezzotint Engraving of a Lily from Johann Weinmann's Work, 1748 1748£670
  19. Illustrated Fungi from 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles, 1845
    Pl. 643Illustrated Fungi from 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles, 1845 1845£465
  20. Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845
    Pl. 644Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845 1845£95
  21. Lichen Varieties: A Collection of Symbiotic Elegance Engraved and Colored, 1845
    Pl. 645Lichen Varieties: A Collection of Symbiotic Elegance Engraved and Colored, 1845 1845£235
  22. Antique Botanical Print of Artemisia Absinthium or Wormwood, ca.1821
    Pl. 646Antique Botanical Print of Artemisia Absinthium or Wormwood, ca.1821 1821£145
  23. Antique Botanical Print of Convolvulus Scammonia, or Scammony, ca.1821
    Pl. 647Antique Botanical Print of Convolvulus Scammonia, or Scammony, ca.1821 1821£145
  24. Variegated Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Botanical Prints
    Pl. 648Variegated Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Botanical Prints Date not stated£235
  25. Vintage Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Colored Foliage Studies
    Pl. 649Vintage Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Colored Foliage Studies Date not stated£205
  26. Large Original Antique Botanical Illustration of the Plectocomia Elongata, c1860
    Pl. 650Large Original Antique Botanical Illustration of the Plectocomia Elongata, c1860 Date not stated£390
  27. Victorian Botanical Splendor: A Collection from Step's Horticultural Compendium
    Pl. 651Victorian Botanical Splendor: A Collection from Step's Horticultural Compendium Date not stated£290
  28. Victorian Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of Edward Step's Floral Masterpiece
    Pl. 652Victorian Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of Edward Step's Floral Masterpiece Date not stated£290
  29. Ephemeral Blossoms: Treasures from 'Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse'
    Pl. 653Ephemeral Blossoms: Treasures from 'Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse' Date not stated£290
  30. Othello Rhododendron Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 654Othello Rhododendron Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£120
  31. Noble Rhubarb Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 655Noble Rhubarb Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£120
  32. Natal Squill Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 656Natal Squill Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£120
  33. Large-Leaf Rhododendron Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 657Large-Leaf Rhododendron Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£120
  34. Large-Flowered Pansies Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 658Large-Flowered Pansies Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£120
  35. Hybrid Begonia Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 659Hybrid Begonia Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£95
  36. Blue-Flowered Aechmea Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century
    Pl. 660Blue-Flowered Aechmea Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century Date not stated£120
  37. Botanical Engraving of Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia) - Rare 1796 Floral Print
    Pl. 661Botanical Engraving of Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia) - Rare 1796 Floral Print 1796£120
  38. Antique Botanical Engraving of Silverbush - Rare 1799 Floral Print by Curtis
    Pl. 662Antique Botanical Engraving of Silverbush - Rare 1799 Floral Print by Curtis 1799£120
  39. Botanical Illustration of Sonchus Oleraceus or Common Sow Thistle, 1822
    Pl. 663Botanical Illustration of Sonchus Oleraceus or Common Sow Thistle, 1822 1822£245
  40. Detailed Engraved Botanical Study of Cardamine Amara or Bittercress, 1822
    Pl. 664Detailed Engraved Botanical Study of Cardamine Amara or Bittercress, 1822 1822£205
  41. Detailed Engraved Botanical Study of Persicaria Bistorta or Common Bistort, 1822
    Pl. 665Detailed Engraved Botanical Study of Persicaria Bistorta or Common Bistort, 1822 1822£245
  42. Sweet Flag, Russian Licorice, and Opium Poppy: Botanical Illustrations 1819
    Pl. 666Sweet Flag, Russian Licorice, and Opium Poppy: Botanical Illustrations 1819 1819£500
  43. English Oak, Cloth of Gold Crocus, and Sand Sedge: Botanical Illustrations 1819
    Pl. 667English Oak, Cloth of Gold Crocus, and Sand Sedge: Botanical Illustrations 1819 1819£500
  44. Burning Bush, Autumn Crocus, and English Oak: Botanical Illustrations from 1819
    Pl. 668Burning Bush, Autumn Crocus, and English Oak: Botanical Illustrations from 1819 1819£500
  45. Wild Lettuce, Tansy, and Licorice: Botanical Illustrations from 1819
    Pl. 669Wild Lettuce, Tansy, and Licorice: Botanical Illustrations from 1819 1819£500
  46. Engraving of Common Orange Lichen, Parmelia parietina, Published in 1819
    Pl. 670Engraving of Common Orange Lichen, Parmelia parietina, Published in 1819 1819£245
  47. Old Botanical Engraving of Vallisneria (Tape Grass) - 1803 Aquatic Plant Print
    Pl. 671Old Botanical Engraving of Vallisneria (Tape Grass) - 1803 Aquatic Plant Print 1803£120
  48. Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print
    Pl. 672Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print 1803£120

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