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Pair of Victorian Botanical Flower Prints by B. Maund, London circa 1836

$406.66per set
£301.97per set
€340per set
CA$558.69per set
A$607.41per set
CHF 322.05per set
MX$7,281.30per set
NOK 4,093.08per set
SEK 3,749.82per set
DKK 2,591.89per set

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Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A fine matching pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin Maund (1790–1864), Volume VII, published in London around 1836. This early Victorian series is among the most admired botanical works of its time, celebrated for its detailed copperplate engravings and delicate color application. Each plate contains four carefully arranged floral specimens, beautifully composed for both scientific study and decorative appeal. The left-hand plate includes *Sedum spurium* (stonecrop), *Soldanella minima* (snowbell), *Campanula muralis* (wall bellflower), and *Thymus aureus* (golden thyme), all rendered with exceptional botanical clarity and refined natural color. The companion plate depicts *Gerbera crenata* (crimson daisy), *Gagea fascicularis* (yellow star of Bethlehem), *Galega officinalis* (goat’s rue), and *Teucrium hyrcanicum* (hyssop germander). The compositions combine horticultural accuracy with a harmonious balance of form, typical of Maund’s enduringly popular publication. Benjamin Maund, a Fellow of the Linnean Society, devoted his career to making horticultural knowledge visually engaging for both scholars and amateur gardeners. In *The Botanic Garden*, he collaborated with artists E.D. Smith (draughtsman) and S. Watts (engraver) to create one of the finest series of 19th-century botanical prints. Each engraving was meticulously hand-colored, emphasizing the natural hues and textures of hardy ornamental plants cultivated in Great Britain. These prints capture the essence of Victorian botanical aesthetics—graceful, precise, and scientifically faithful. Their soft pastel tones and classic compositions make them ideal for both collectors and interior display. Condition report: Excellent impressions with fresh hand-coloring. Minor age toning and light foxing typical of period paper, but images remain crisp and vivid with strong plate marks. Framing tips: Display the pair in matching ivory or pale green mounts with narrow gilt or natural wood frames to highlight their 19th-century charm and botanical elegance. Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Engraved by S. Watts after E.D. Smith; published by Benjamin Maund, London, c.1836
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1836
  • Condition:
    Excellent impressions with fresh hand-coloring. Minor age toning and light foxing typical of period paper, but images remain crisp and vivid with strong plate marks.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14141-7 BG-14141-81stDibs: LU3054347335442

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