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Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868)
$270 (£205, €240)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- 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
- 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.
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.
