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Botany · 20th century

Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Bedstraw Plant Engravings, 1902

€ 490

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date
1902
Mapmaker / artist
European botanical workshop, early 19th century
Technique
Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size
25 × 16.7 cm (9.8 × 6.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13347-156 up to 165
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.

Condition

Very good antique condition with gentle, even age toning and occasional light spotting. Clear impressions and well-preserved hand coloring throughout.

About this sheet

Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Bedstraw Plant Engravings
This elegant set of ten antique botanical engravings presents a refined study of bedstraw and related wild plants, rendered with precision and subtle hand coloring. The plates share a soft, harmonious palette of greens and gentle yellows, making the group visually calm and highly decorative when displayed together.

Each composition is thoughtfully balanced, with slender stems and delicate flower clusters floating against warm, lightly aged paper. The uniform format and restrained coloration allow the set to function as a cohesive wall installation rather than a collection of individual scientific illustrations. When arranged as a grid or linear series, the prints create a serene, rhythmical presence well suited to modern, classic, or transitional interiors.

This group is particularly attractive for interior designers seeking authentic botanical imagery that adds texture and intellectual depth without overpowering a space. Ideal settings include living rooms, libraries, hallways, bedrooms, boutique hotels, wellness spaces, or refined commercial interiors where natural themes are desired.

Originally created as botanical reference plates, these engravings now stand firmly as decorative artworks. Their understated elegance pairs beautifully with natural materials, neutral wall colors, and both contemporary and traditional furnishings.

Very good antique condition with gentle, even age toning and occasional light spotting. Clear impressions and well-preserved hand coloring throughout.

Framing tips:
Recommend slim black, dark walnut, or soft antique gilt frames with generous off-white or warm ivory mats. Especially effective displayed as a 2 x 5 grid or a long horizontal arrangement for a gallery-style presentation.

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Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Bedstraw Plant Engravings, 1902
Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Bedstraw Plant Engravings, 1902
1902 · Ref. BG-13347-156 up to 165 · € 490
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