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Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of British Wild Plants, c.1830
This elegant set of eight antique botanical engravings presents a carefully curated selection of British wild plants, illustrated with the precision and charm characteristic of early 19th-century natural history art. Issued around 1830, these prints capture a range of coastal, wetland, and woodland species including Glasswort, Water Horsetail, Shoreweed, Privet, Ash, Water Parsnip, and Speedwell. The grouping offers a beautiful balance of hand-colored and uncolored plates—each revealing the fine engraved linework, botanical clarity, and subtle tonal variations that collectors value in early botanical prints.
The plants depicted form a visually cohesive ensemble: the distinctive segmented shapes of Glasswort; the clean vertical structure of Water Horsetail; the slender blades of Shoreweed; the flowering sprays of Privet and Water Parsnip; the characteristic compound foliage of Ash; and the delicate blue blossoms of Speedwell. Together, they form a harmonized decorative set with matching plate marks, uniform paper size, and a consistent naturalistic style.
These engravings originate from one of the most respected botanical series of the early 19th century, created during a period when British natural science flourished and botanical illustration played an important role in cataloguing native flora. The plates express both scientific accuracy and artistic elegance, making them fitting for collectors of early natural history works as well as for interior designers seeking authentic period artwork.
As a set, they display beautifully when framed in two rows of four, or in any symmetrical arrangement that highlights the vertical composition of each sheet. Their soft palette and refined linework suit both modern minimalist interiors and more traditional botanical settings.
Condition Report:
Good condition overall with age-appropriate toning and occasional light spotting. Paper retains its original texture with visible plate marks on all sheets. Minor edge wear consistent with age. No significant tears or losses. Ideal for framing.
Framing Tips:
For a contemporary look, pair the set with simple light-oak or maple frames and warm white mats to enhance the natural tones. For a more classical presentation, walnut or thin gilt frames complement the 19th-century style. A double mat in soft ivory adds depth and highlights the plate marks.
Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring (various plates)
Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830
- Dimensions:Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 8
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830
- Condition:Good condition overall with age-appropriate toning and occasional light spotting. Paper retains its original texture with visible plate marks on all sheets. Minor edge wear consistent with age. No significant tears or losses. Ideal for framing.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14151-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7, -81stDibs: LU3054347738212
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