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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving
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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

19th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

Hand coloured botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s–1840s by Victorian engravers J. & J. Parkin.

Presented in a mid-toned natural wood frame with neutral mount.

One of a large group of 20 available. A wonderful cross-section of early Victorian garden favourites. Notable specimens include the "Royal Sovereign" Tulip, Florist Auriculas, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, as well as charming mixed studies of pansies, morning glories, and salvias.

Condition: Good antique condition. In keeping with their age, the sheets and mounts exhibit areas of light foxing.

Picture - Height 21.5cm x Width 13cm. Frame - Height 39cm Width x 26.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Botanical Print Engraving to the Victorian era.

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SA1216931
Dealers Internal Reference
1308-1328
Description
Hand coloured botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s–1840s by Victorian engravers J. & J. Parkin.

Presented in a mid-toned natural wood frame with neutral mount.

One of a large group of 20 available. A wonderful cross-section of early Victorian garden favourites.

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Notable specimens include the "Royal Sovereign" Tulip, Florist Auriculas, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, as well as charming mixed studies of pansies, morning glories, and salvias.
Earl and Rymer

Condition: Good antique condition. In keeping with their age, the sheets and mounts exhibit areas of light foxing.

Picture - Height 21.5cm x Width 13cm. Frame - Height 39cm Width x 26.5cm.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Botanical Print Engraving to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216931
Dealers Internal Ref
1308-1328
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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A framed Victorian botanical engraving featuring spotted yellow blossoms and green leaves mounted on cream paper inside a simple wooden frame.
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Archive I A framed Victorian botanical engraving featuring spotted yellow blossoms and green leaves mounted on cream paper inside a simple wooden frame.

Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

Archive II A framed Victorian botanical engraving featuring spotted yellow blossoms and green leaves mounted on cream paper inside a simple wooden frame. View II
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Earl and Rymer

Earl and Rymer
Telephone 07879 460591
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Items For Sale 126
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Earl and Rymer
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A framed Victorian botanical engraving featuring spotted yellow blossoms and green leaves mounted on cream paper inside a simple wooden frame.
Early Victorian Botanical Engraving
Ref: SA1216931
A framed Victorian botanical engraving featuring spotted yellow blossoms and green leaves mounted on cream paper inside a simple wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourYellow and Green
  • MotifsSpotted yellow petals, Vine tendrils, Slim timber frame
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in)

This early Victorian botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s to the 1840s by engravers J. & J. Parkin, depicts spotted yellow blossoms and green leaves with fine vine tendrils. The hand-coloured print is mounted on cream paper inside a simple mid-toned natural wood frame. The visible details include reddish-brown spots on the yellow petals, delicate green foliage, and areas of light foxing on the paper and mount in keeping with its age. The frame measures 39 cm high and 26.5 cm wide. Placed on a narrow wall space, this framed artwork suits a sunlit conservatory, a study, or a hallway, adding a botanical touch to traditional or eclectic interiors. It coordinates easily with neutral wall colours and pairs well with other framed prints from the same period.

FAQs

Victorian botanical engravings are nineteenth-century scientific and decorative prints depicting plant species, originally created for botanical journals or encyclopaedias using metal plate printing techniques.

These prints were produced on handmade paper using engraved copper or steel plates for line work, after which watercolour pigments were frequently applied by hand to provide colour detail.

Authentic period prints typically show a plate mark indentation from the metal printing press around the image border, distinct hand-applied watercolour washes rather than uniform halftone dots, and natural paper age toning.

These prints function well displayed individually in minimalist timber frames or grouped together in gallery wall arrangements to introduce organic motifs into dining rooms, hallways, or study spaces.

Position paper engravings away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, frame them using acid-free mounting board, and maintain consistent humidity levels to prevent paper distortion.
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