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Set of 10 Antique Botanical Prints, English Botany 1902 – British Wild Flowers

€ 490

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

Date
1902
Mapmaker / artist
European botanical workshop, early 19th century
Technique
Hand-colored engraving
Sheet size
25 × 16.7 cm (9.8 × 6.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13347-146 up to 155
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

Very good antique condition with light, even age toning and minor spotting consistent with age. Strong impressions and well-preserved hand coloring.

About this sheet

Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Hand Colored Plant Engravings
This refined set of ten antique botanical engravings offers a calm, natural elegance that works beautifully in both classic and contemporary interiors. Each plate presents a carefully composed plant study, delicately hand colored and printed on softly aged paper that gives the group a warm, cohesive visual character.

The selection focuses on wild plants, shrubs, and flowering species rendered with clarity and restraint. Subtle greens, gentle floral tones, and finely engraved lines create a harmonious palette that feels organic and timeless. Displayed together, the prints form a balanced wall composition that brings texture, rhythm, and a sense of cultivated calm to an interior.

These works are especially appealing for interior designers seeking authentic botanical imagery with historical depth but strong decorative impact. The set lends itself well to linear arrangements, grids, or paired groupings, making it suitable for living spaces, studies, libraries, hallways, boutique hotels, or wellness interiors.

Originally produced as botanical reference illustrations, the prints have transcended their scientific purpose and now function as elegant decorative artworks. Their quiet presence complements natural materials, neutral walls, and both modern and traditional furnishings.

NOTE: Frames shown are for inspiration only; actual prints are delivered unframed.

Very good antique condition with light, even age toning and minor spotting consistent with age. Strong impressions and well-preserved hand coloring.

Framing tips:
Slim black or dark walnut frames with generous off-white or soft ivory mats enhance the botanical forms. Works especially well displayed as a 2 x 5 or 3 x 4 grid for a refined, gallery-like effect.

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Set of 10 Antique Botanical Prints, English Botany 1902 – British Wild Flowers
Set of 10 Antique Botanical Prints, English Botany 1902 – British Wild Flowers
1902 · Ref. BG-13347-146 up to 155 · € 490
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