Hard Fern and Common Brake Fern Prints, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, 1873

€ 290

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

Date: 1873
Mapmaker / artist: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size: 24.4 × 14 cm (9.6 × 5.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14198-7 & BG-14198-8

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 age toning and minor foxing; structurally sound.

About this sheet

Hard Fern and Common Brake Fern – Victorian Botanical Pair, 1873
This pair showcases two classic British fern forms with elegant, arching fronds and finely articulated leaf structure. The compositions mirror each other in scale and movement, creating a cohesive and flowing visual set.
Published in 1873, these prints demonstrate the clarity and craftsmanship that define Anne Pratt’s botanical illustrations. The gentle green tones and open layouts allow the natural forms to stand out without visual clutter, making them ideal for modern interiors as well as period settings.
As a matched pair, these prints work beautifully above consoles, desks, or within curated botanical groupings.

Moderate age toning and minor foxing; structurally sound.

Framing tips:
Cream mats with light ash or oak frames to emphasize verticality.