Sea Spleenwort and Green Spleenwort Ferns – Antique Botanical Prints, 1873

€ 270

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-14198-1 & BG-14198-2

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 age toning and minor spotting consistent with age; overall clean and well preserved.

About this sheet

Sea Spleenwort and Green Spleenwort Ferns – Antique Botanical Prints, 1873
This decorative pair of botanical engravings depicts two closely related British fern species, presented with elegant vertical fronds and finely hand-colored detail. The compositions are well balanced, with one plate offering a broader, fuller plant structure and the other a more upright, architectural silhouette, making them ideal as a coordinated wall pair.
Published in 1873 as part of Anne Pratt’s celebrated botanical series, these prints reflect the Victorian fascination with natural history and domestic botany. The soft green palette, crisp outlines, and subtle shading give the set strong decorative appeal while remaining scientifically accurate. Together, they work beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors, particularly where natural tones or organic themes are desired.
Collectors and interior designers alike value paired botanical prints for their visual rhythm and versatility, whether displayed side-by-side above furniture or stacked vertically in narrower wall spaces.

Condition:
Light age toning and minor spotting consistent with age; overall clean and well preserved.

Framing tips:
Ivory or pale sage matting with light oak or natural walnut frames for a fresh, botanical look.