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Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902

Botany · 20th century

Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902

€ 290

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

Date
1902
Mapmaker / artist
James Sowerby & J.E. Sowerby (after), England, published London 1902
Technique
Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size
26 × 17 cm (10.2 × 6.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13347-123, -124 -125
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. Light, even age toning to the paper, consistent with age. Minor scattered spots or faint marks may be present. Clean impressions with clear hand coloring. Plate marks visible where applicable.

About this sheet

This refined set of three original hand-colored botanical plates presents a harmonious study of wild carrot and related umbellifer species, arranged as a balanced horizontal trio ideal for interior display. The plates originate from English Botany; or, Colored Figures of British Plants, Third Edition, edited by John T. Boswell Syme and published in London by George Bell & Sons in 1902. Although issued in the early 20th century, the illustrations are based on the celebrated original drawings by James Sowerby and J.E. Sowerby, whose work defined the visual language of British botanical art for generations.

The three plates depict Great Hartwort (Tordylium maximum), Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), and Sea Carrot (Daucus carota var. gummifer), each shown with exceptional clarity. Fine engraved outlines are delicately hand-colored, highlighting the umbels, foliage, stems, and diagnostic botanical details with a restrained, natural palette. The compositions are elegant and airy, with generous negative space that allows each plant form to breathe, making the set particularly well suited to contemporary, Scandinavian, or classic interiors.

As a group, these prints offer both scientific coherence and strong decorative appeal. Displayed together, they create a rhythmic progression of form and color, ideal above a console table, sofa, or within a kitchen, dining space, or study. The timeless aesthetic of English botanical illustration bridges traditional scholarship and modern interior design, appealing equally to collectors and interior designers.

Condition report:
Very good antique condition. Light, even age toning to the paper, consistent with age. Minor scattered spots or faint marks may be present. Clean impressions with clear hand coloring. Plate marks visible where applicable.

Framing tips:
Beautifully suited to individual mats within a single wide frame or three matching frames. Opt for off-white or soft ivory matting to complement the paper tone, paired with light oak, walnut, or matte black frames for a refined interior look.

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Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902
Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902
1902 · Ref. BG-13347-123, -124 -125 · € 290
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