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Antique Ginger Botanical Print, Zingiber Officinale, c.1831
No. f_48093782183122.7 × 27.1 cm
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Herbs, spices & useful plants
Antique Ginger Botanical Print, Zingiber Officinale, c.1831
£745
$985 · €880
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1831
- Sheet size
- 10.7 × 8.9 in (27.1 × 22.7 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Moderate age-related toning and scattered light spotting. No losses.
- Collection
- Herbs, spices & useful plants
- Era
- 1800 to 1849, The golden age of botanical art
- Stock no.
- f_48093782
- Colour
- Hand coloured
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.
Antique Ginger Botanical Print, Zingiber Officinale, c.1831
Description:
This bold botanical engraving depicts Zingiber Officinale, the ginger plant, shown with its characteristic rhizomes, shoots, and flowers. Ginger was a cornerstone spice in both culinary and medicinal traditions and an important trade commodity between Asia and Europe.
The plate comes from Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde and highlights the emphasis on usable plant parts, particularly the underground rhizome. The composition is visually strong and highly legible.
Original hand coloring brings warmth to the rhizome and freshness to the foliage, making this plate especially attractive for modern interiors and kitchens.
Condition report:
Moderate age-related toning and scattered light spotting. No losses.
Framing tips:
A soft cream mat with a medium to dark wood frame enhances the earthy tones.
Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring
Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831 to 1832
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