William Curtis Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled (botanical illustrations), circa 1789
Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Unsigned
Published by William Curtis (English, 1746 – 1799)

F. Sansom (British, 1797-1810) after Sydenham Edwards (English, 1768 – 1819)
Untitled (harrow-leaved botanical illustration)
Hand-colored engraving on paper
Artist’s names present in plate to the lower margin
Published by William Curtis (English, 1746 – 1799)

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- abrasions and scratches to the frames; toning to the papers; foxing and stains throughout the compositions; creasing and wrinkles to the papers; accretion accumulation between the glaze and the prints; dust and residue to the surfaces.

Dimensions

- measures each frame; larger plate measures 5" W x 8" H; smaller plate measures 4.5" W x 7.75" H.

Item #

ITMGA45312