Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Roses & Spring Flowers, London 1828
€ 340
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1828
Mapmaker / artist
Benjamin Maund, London, 1828
Technique
Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size
21 × 17 cm (8.3 × 6.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14140-23 & BG-14140-24
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
Condition report: Excellent impressions with bright original hand coloring. Light, even toning and faint handling marks consistent with age. Wide margins with visible plate marks on all sides; verso blank.
About this sheet
Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Roses and Spring Flowers, London 1828
This charming pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the grace and precision of English botanical art during the Georgian period. Published in London in 1828 as part of The Botanic Garden, these hand-colored prints present a delightful variety of roses and spring-blooming flowers, combining scientific accuracy with artistic refinement. Each species is finely engraved and delicately colored by hand, producing an enduring harmony of natural beauty and technical skill.
The left plate features the Pink Rose (Rosa indica), Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum), Large Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora), and Michaelmas Daisy (Aster amellus). The right plate depicts the Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), Snow Phlox (Phlox nivalis), Scarlet Windflower (Anemone hortensis), and Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica). The vivid pink and red blossoms contrast beautifully with the soft whites, yellows, and blues, capturing the freshness and optimism of spring.
Benjamin Maund’s The Botanic Garden was among the most admired horticultural publications of its time, designed to appeal to both amateur gardeners and collectors of fine natural history illustration. The engravings were printed in London and carefully finished with watercolors to ensure botanical authenticity while retaining artistic warmth. The clear composition and delicate linework of these prints make them superb examples of early 19th-century British engraving and color work.
Condition report: Excellent impressions with bright original hand coloring. Light, even toning and faint handling marks consistent with age. Wide margins with visible plate marks on all sides; verso blank.
Framing tips: A delightful and elegant pair, ideal for framing in matching antique gold or walnut frames with off-white or soft green acid-free mats. Their pastel tones and floral balance make them especially suited for display in a drawing room, conservatory, or bedroom.
