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Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868)
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Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868)

€240 ($270, £205, €240)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1868
Size
9.8 × 6.1 in (25 × 15.5 cm)
Condition
Good. Overall good condition with some minor foxing as well as age-related toning, but does not detract from the vibrant hand coloring. Ideal suitable for framing.
Period
Late 19th century
Artist or book
E. J. Lowe
Section
Botanical
Reference
f_41681522

Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1865)

This exquisite set of three antique fern lithographs showcases Aspidium Pubescens (Soft Shield Fern), Aspidium Elongatum (Elongated Shield Fern), and Aspidium Dilatatum (Broad Buckler Fern), all presented with rich botanical detail. These prints were published as part of Edward Joseph Lowe’s *Ferns: British and Exotic*, originally issued between 1856 and 1860. Created through a delicate lithographic process, these hand-colored prints capture the vibrancy of each fern species.

Lowe’s work is celebrated for its detailed depictions of ferns and the refined coloration, making each print highly desirable among collectors of antique botanical art. These 19th-century lithographs are ideal for collectors or those looking to decorate with nature-inspired art. The prints have a soft, cream-colored background, highlighting the striking green hues of the ferns.

Keywords: Antique fern prints, botanical lithographs, Edward Joseph Lowe, Aspidium Pubescens, Aspidium Elongatum, Aspidium Dilatatum, 19th-century botanical prints, natural history illustration, nature decor, plant artwork, collectible prints, hand-colored lithographs, botanical art, vintage home decor, fern illustrations.

Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of age, consistent with their time. Colors remain vibrant, and paper has aged gracefully.