Antique 1817 George Brookshaw Peaches Botanical Print Plate XXXI Pomona Britanni
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Item Specifics: • Type: Print / Fine Art Engraving • Production Technique: Stipple & Aquatint Engraving with Hand-Coloring • Originality: Original 1817 Quarto Edition Plate • Artist: George Brookshaw (1751–1823) • Publication: Pomona Britannica (Plate XXXI) • Subject: Botanical, Peaches & Blossom Branch • Style: Regency, Antique British, Traditional • Features: Framed, Double Matted, Publisher Text Imprint, Indented Plate Mark • Year of Production: 1817 • Framing Size: 22" x 18" --- Description: Up for purchase is a an 1817 hand-colored botanical engraving by renowned British illustrator George Brookshaw. This exquisite piece is Plate XXXI from the highly sought-after smaller Quarto edition of his landmark work, "Pomona Britannica". The engraving showcases four distinct varieties of peaches in fine stipple and aquatint detailing, centered around a delicate pink peach blossom branch. Authentication Details: • Intaglio Plate Mark: Features the distinct physical indented border impression pressed into the paper fibers from the original 1817 copper plate printing process (highly visible under angled light). • Historical Imprint Line: The bottom margin retains the crisp, original publisher text line: "Plate XXXI / Painted by the Author G. Brookshaw & Pub.d by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row, & John Lepard, 108, Strand." Presentation & Framing: This rare piece of Regency-era history comes beautifully preserved in a high-quality custom framing display. It is professionally double-matted with a wide cream outer mat and a sage green inner accent mat that perfectly draws out the foliage colors. Housed in a classic polished gold metallic frame with a sturdy wire backing. Ready to hang immediately. Condition Report: Excellent antique condition. The 200-year-old wove paper remains beautifully preserved with rich, vibrant hand-applied watercolor tones. Please review photos for condition. The frame is structurally sound and secure. Dimensions: Frame measures approximately 22 inches by 18 inches.
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