Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868)
€ 240
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1868
Sheet size
25 × 15.5 cm (9.8 × 6.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13629-25, etc
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
Overall good condition with some minor foxing as well as age-related toning, but does not detract from the vibrant hand coloring. Ideal suitable for framing.
About this sheet
Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1865)
This exquisite set of three antique fern lithographs showcases Aspidium Pubescens (Soft Shield Fern), Aspidium Elongatum (Elongated Shield Fern), and Aspidium Dilatatum (Broad Buckler Fern), all presented with rich botanical detail. These prints were published as part of Edward Joseph Lowe’s Ferns: British and Exotic, originally issued between 1856 and 1860. Created through a delicate lithographic process, these hand-colored prints capture the vibrancy of each fern species.
Lowe’s work is celebrated for its detailed depictions of ferns and the refined coloration, making each print highly desirable among collectors of antique botanical art. These 19th-century lithographs are ideal for collectors or those looking to decorate with nature-inspired art. The prints have a soft, cream-colored background, highlighting the striking green hues of the ferns.
