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Sowerby's English Botany - Custom Framed Botanical Plates, Set of Two

About the Item

Custom framed 19th century botanical engravings from "Sowerby's English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants". Sowerby was a famous English naturalist, illustrator and mineralogist. Original engravings from the 1866 edition, set of two. Plates included: Verbaseum pulverulentum (Hoary Mullein) and Lycium barbarum (tea-plant/matrimony vine/goji-berry).
  • Creator:
    James Sowerby (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.3 in (38.87 cm)Width: 12.3 in (31.25 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Paper,Wood,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1866
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Custom framed and matted. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Pearland, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 202303011stDibs: LU5998236299852
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