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Hart’s Tongue and Scaly Spleenwort Ferns, Hand-Colored Botanical Prints, 1873
£245 ($325, €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_48053122
Hart’s Tongue and Scaly Spleenwort Ferns, Antique Botanical Pair, 1873
Description:
A visually striking botanical pairing featuring two contrasting fern species: one broad and sculptural, the other compact and textured. The contrast between smooth, elongated fronds and densely layered foliage creates strong visual interest when displayed together.
These prints originate from Anne Pratt’s 1873 botanical publication and reflect the Victorian taste for dramatic yet orderly representations of nature. The deep green tones and confident forms give this set particular appeal for interior designers seeking botanical artwork with presence and structure.
Displayed as a pair, these engravings offer both balance and contrast, making them suitable as a focal feature in libraries, living spaces, or refined commercial interiors.
Condition:
Light age toning; scattered spotting visible on margins.
Framing tips:
Soft moss or stone-colored mats with medium walnut or ebonized frames.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
