Antique Botanical Wall Art Pair – Purple Knapweed & Bitterroot, London 1874

€ 220

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

Date: 1874
Mapmaker / artist: London botanical publisher, England, 1874
Technique: Chromolithograph
Sheet size: 25 × 17 cm (9.8 × 6.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14055-53, -54

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

Overall very good condition. Light age toning consistent with age. Minor scattered spots and small handling marks typical of antique botanical prints. No restorations observed.

About this sheet

This attractive pair of original 19th-century botanical prints was published in London in 1874 and features finely rendered studies of flowering plants, printed with Latin captions and delicately hand-colored. These are authentic antique botanical prints, not reproductions or later copies.

The plants depicted are:
– Purple Knapweed (Centaurea phrygia)
– Bitterroot and Bellflower (Lewisia rediviva and Campanula longifolia)

Each composition is presented against a clean, open background, allowing the elegant forms of the flowers and foliage to stand out clearly. The soft purple and pink tones, combined with fresh greens, give the pair a calm, decorative quality that works exceptionally well in interior settings.

Originally produced for a scientific botanical publication, the prints balance botanical accuracy with strong visual appeal. Displayed together, they form a harmonious decorative pair, ideal for framing side by side or as part of a larger botanical grouping.

Printed on original period paper, the sheets retain the subtle warmth and texture typical of Victorian botanical works. Their vertical format and refined scale make them especially suitable for bedrooms, hallways, studies, or curated gallery walls.

Dimensions:
Each print approximately 10 x 6.7 inches (25.4 x 17 cm). Slight variations in size due to original production and trimming.

Condition report:
Overall very good condition. Light age toning consistent with age. Minor scattered spots and small handling marks typical of antique botanical prints. No restorations observed.

Framing tips:
Beautiful framed as a matching pair in light wood, walnut, or painted frames with ivory or soft cream mats. Museum glass recommended.