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Common Wall Spleenwort Ferns, Victorian Botanical Prints, 1873 Pair
€290 ($325, £245, €290)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1873
- Size
- 9.6 × 5.5 in (24.4 × 14 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Minor edge toning and faint foxing; images remain crisp.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_48053092
- Colour
- Hand coloured
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Common Wall Spleenwort Ferns, Pair of Victorian Botanical Prints, 1873
This harmonious pair presents two variations of the common wall spleenwort, shown with delicately segmented fronds and precise botanical structure. The prints complement each other through scale and form, offering visual cohesion while maintaining individual interest.
Produced in 1873, these engravings exemplify the refined educational illustrations that made Anne Pratt’s work so popular among Victorian readers and collectors. The subtle coloration and elegant negative space give the set a calm, refined presence, well suited to interiors focused on texture and natural detail rather than bold color.
As a matched pair, these prints are particularly attractive for collectors seeking authenticity combined with strong decorative value, making them ideal for hallways, studies, or curated gallery walls.
Condition:
Minor edge toning and faint foxing; images remain crisp.
Framing tips:
Warm off-white mats with slim gilt or dark-stained wood frames.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
