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19th Century Botanicals with Insects Engraving
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19th Century Botanicals with Insects Engraving

19th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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19th-century Botanicals with insects engraving

Fabulous British decorative botanicals by John Curtis (1791-1862) went on to become the principal artist of the Botanical Magazine in 1818.

8 botanical engravings of plants and insects with beautiful colouring.

Botanicals are brilliant to add colour and texture to any modern interior/

These botanicals are in really good fresh vibrant condition, dated 1834,1835, 1836.

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Framed Botanical Engraving to the 1800s.

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66cm (25.98")
Width
77cm (30.31")
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19th-century Botanicals with insects engraving
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Fabulous British decorative botanicals by John Curtis (1791-1862) went on to become the principal artist of the Botanical Magazine in 1818.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

8 botanical engravings of plants and insects with beautiful colouring.

Botanicals are brilliant to add colour and texture to any modern interior/

These botanicals are in really good fresh vibrant condition, dated 1834,1835, 1836.

please contact for a shipping quote

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Framed Botanical Engraving to the 1800s.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070253
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Botanicals with Insects Engraving

Archive II A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. View II
Archive III A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. View III
Archive IV A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. View IV
Archive V A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. View V
Archive VI A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. View VI
Archive VII A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background. View VII
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A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background.
19th Century Botanicals With Insects engraving
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A framed multi-panel nineteenth century botanical and insect engraving featuring various plants and butterflies on a light background.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsFlora illustrations, Insect specimens, Multi-panel layout, Taxonomic labels
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 77 cm (30 in)

Nineteenth century botanical engravings are detailed scientific and artistic illustrations of plants and insects, often hand-coloured and produced using copperplate or steel engraving techniques.

The original plates were typically printed on rag paper using copper or steel plates, and historical framing often utilised timber moulding, glass protection, and acid-free mounting boards.

Authentic pieces generally display plate marks, period-appropriate paper ageing, fine dot-matrix or line engraving details without modern digital pixelation, and often feature Latin taxonomic nomenclature.

These pieces integrate well into gallery walls, studies, and living spaces, pairing effectively with neutral wall colours, traditional wood furniture, and organic textures.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, antique prints should be displayed away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity levels, and framed using UV-protective glass and acid-free backing.
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