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Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1873
24.4 cm · 9.6 in
14 cm · 5.5 in

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Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1873

No. f_48053152187314 × 24.4 cm

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Trees, palms & ferns

Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1873

€290

$325 · £245

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Date
1873
Sheet size
9.6 × 5.5 in (24.4 × 14 cm)
Condition
Good. Light foxing and marginal toning; images remain vibrant.
Collection
Trees, palms & ferns
Era
1850 and after, Chromolithographs and plant hunters
Stock no.
f_48053152

Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Antique Botanical Prints, 1873

Description:

An elegant pairing highlighting two highly decorative fern species with intricate, lace-like foliage. The refined frond structures and graceful branching give these prints exceptional visual delicacy, making them especially appealing for refined interior spaces.

Created in 1873, these engravings capture the Victorian enthusiasm for ferns as both scientific subjects and decorative motifs. The balance between detail and open space allows the pair to function equally well as educational works and ornamental wall art.

This set is particularly well suited for bedrooms, studies, or spaces seeking calm sophistication with natural elegance.

Condition:

Light foxing and marginal toning; images remain vibrant.

Framing tips:

Pale grey or ivory mats with thin brass or champagne-gilt frames.

Technique: Hand-colored engraving

Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873