Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Hand-Colored 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-14198-9 & BG-14198-10

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

Light foxing and marginal toning; images remain vibrant.

About this sheet

Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns – Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
An elegant pairing highlighting two highly decorative fern species with intricate, lace-like foliage. The refined frond structures and graceful branching give these prints exceptional visual delicacy, making them especially appealing for refined interior spaces.
Created in 1873, these engravings capture the Victorian enthusiasm for ferns as both scientific subjects and decorative motifs. The balance between detail and open space allows the pair to function equally well as educational works and ornamental wall art.
This set is particularly well suited for bedrooms, studies, or spaces seeking calm sophistication with natural elegance.

Condition:
Light foxing and marginal toning; images remain vibrant.

Framing tips:
Pale gray or ivory mats with thin brass or champagne-gilt frames.