Great Water Horsetail Hand-Colored Engraving Pair, Antique, 1873

€ 250

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-14198-26 & BG-14198-27

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; stable paper.

About this sheet

Great Water Horsetail and Variegated Horsetail – Antique Pair, 1873
A bold botanical pairing featuring tall, dramatic horsetail forms. The contrast between dense and open structures gives the set strong visual energy.
Published in 1873, this pair works exceptionally well in statement displays or contemporary settings.

Condition:
Minor spotting and toning.

Framing tips:
Cool gray mats with dark-stained frames.