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Set of Three Antique Botanical Fern Prints by Anne Pratt, Hand-Colored, 1855

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A beautiful pair of original hand-colored lithographs by Anne Pratt, one of the most beloved botanical illustrators of the Victorian era. Published in 1855 as part of her celebrated work “The British Ferns”, these plates feature exquisite depictions of Marsh Fern (Lastrea Thelypteris) and Common Polypody (Polypodium vulgare) with its rare varieties Var. cambricum and Var. hibernicum. Each illustration is finely detailed, with scientific accuracy and artistic refinement characteristic of Pratt’s work. The prints display vivid natural coloration, delicate leaf textures, and root structures, with botanical annotations and species names included in the original typography. Printed by W. Dickes, a prominent engraver and chromolithographer in London, these works are outstanding examples of 19th-century botanical illustration, ideal for framing or collecting. Artist: Anne Pratt Printer: W. Dickes, London Title: The British Ferns Date: 1855 Technique: Hand-colored lithograph on paper Condition: Very good antique condition with slight age-related toning and minimal edge wear Provenance: From the original 1855 edition of The British Ferns Framing: Unframed
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1855
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Fukuoka, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10055245466552

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