Antique Liquorice Botanical Print, Glycyrrhiza Glabra & Echinata, c.1831

€ 830

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

Date: 1831
Mapmaker / artist: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831–1832
Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring
Sheet size: 27.1 × 22.7 cm (10.7 × 8.9 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14181-41

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

Moderate toning with light foxing, typical for the series.

About this sheet

Antique Liquorice Botanical Print, Glycyrrhiza Glabra & Echinata, c.1831
This detailed botanical engraving illustrates two liquorice species, Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza echinata, including foliage, flowers, and root structures. Liquorice was widely used in medicine, confectionery, and brewing.

Issued in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate reflects the importance of medicinal roots within early commercial botany. The comparative composition adds both scientific and decorative interest.

Original hand coloring is subtle and harmonious, lending clarity to the fine botanical detail.

Condition report:
Moderate toning with light foxing, typical for the series.

Framing tips:
A neutral linen mat with a medium-toned wood frame suits the analytical layout.