Antique Grain Studies – Wheat Varieties Botanical Lithographs, Calwer 1852

€ 210

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

Date: 1852
Mapmaker / artist: Carl Gustav Calwer, Stuttgart, 1852
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 26.5 × 21 cm (10.4 × 8.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14178-49, -50

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

Wear consistent with age and use. Noticeable age toning, typical for the series. Minor foxing and edge wear. Structurally sound.

About this sheet

Antique Grain Studies – Wheat Varieties Botanical Lithographs, Calwer 1852

This focused two-plate set presents advanced botanical studies of wheat varieties from Carl Gustav Calwer’s Landwirthschaftliche und technische Pflanzenkunde (1852). The plates show subtle differences in grain structure and ear formation, reflecting the scientific rigor of mid-19th-century agricultural research.

Designed for instruction and comparison, these images exemplify the educational mission of Calwer’s work. Today, their restrained palette and repetitive forms give them a quiet elegance that suits modern interiors, studies, or libraries.

This set will appeal particularly to collectors of scientific illustration, agricultural history, or early applied botany.

Condition report

Noticeable age toning, typical for the series. Minor foxing and edge wear. Structurally sound.

Framing tips

Use slim frames and neutral mats. Consider floating mounts to show deckled edges and emphasize authenticity.