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

€ 290

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date
1873
Sheet size
24.4 × 14 cm (9.6 × 5.5 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14198-7 & BG-14198-8

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.

Condition:
Moderate age toning and minor foxing; structurally sound.

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

Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873

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Hard Fern and Common Brake Fern Prints, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, 1873
Hard Fern and Common Brake Fern Prints, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, 1873
1873 · Ref. BG-14198-7 & BG-14198-8 · € 290
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