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Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Hand-Colored Engravings, 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. Light foxing and marginal toning; images remain vibrant.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_48053152
Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
Description:
An elegant pairing highlighting two highly decorative fern species with intricate, lace-like foliage. The refined frond structures and graceful branching give these prints exceptional visual delicacy, making them especially appealing for refined interior spaces.
Created in 1873, these engravings capture the Victorian enthusiasm for ferns as both scientific subjects and decorative motifs. The balance between detail and open space allows the pair to function equally well as educational works and ornamental wall art.
This set is particularly well suited for bedrooms, studies, or spaces seeking calm sophistication with natural elegance.
Condition:
Light foxing and marginal toning; images remain vibrant.
Framing tips:
Pale grey or ivory mats with thin brass or champagne-gilt frames.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
