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Victorian Botanical Engravings of Tunbridge Film Ferns, 1873, Pair
$290 (£220, €260)
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 foxing and soft age toning.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_48053162
- 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.
Tunbridge Film Ferns, Pair of Victorian Botanical Engravings, 1873
Description:
This matched pair focuses on delicate film ferns, illustrated with precision and subtle tonal variation. The fine detail and airy composition give these prints a light, almost ethereal quality when displayed together.
Published in 1873, they exemplify Anne Pratt’s ability to balance scientific accuracy with aesthetic restraint. The understated elegance of this set makes it ideal for collectors who favor subtle botanical imagery over bold or dramatic forms.
Together, they form a refined visual dialogue well suited to intimate interiors and carefully curated gallery walls.
Condition:
Minor foxing and soft age toning.
Framing tips:
Off-white mats with slim natural wood or painted linen frames.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
