James Sowerby Hand-Colored Engravings of Botanical Compositions

Item Details

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A pair of hand-colored engravings by James Sowerby of botanical compositions. These two prints on paper include central compositions of the Plantain-leaved Pondweed and the Common Lime, which are both tinted with various green and yellow tones. To the lower margins is a printed inscription denoting scientific name and common name for each plant. Both prints are presented under glass beneath a hunter green mat with a gold tone border in a natural wooden frame. To the verso is hanging wire and an affixed certificate of authenticity from Lahaina Printsellers Ltd.

Condition

- glass could benefit from cleaning; minor staining present; backing paper wrinkled and contains sticker residue to lower center.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures: 5.75" w x 9.25" h; both prints measure approximately identical.

Item #

17CHI052-058