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Baboons, Antique Primate Print, British Natural History Illustration 1894
£180 ($235, €210)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1894
- Size
- 10 × 6.7 in (25.5 × 17 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Very good condition. Gentle age toning; minimal foxing confined to the outer margins.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_48480892
Baboons, Antique Primate Print, British Natural History Illustration 1894
This robust composition depicts a group of baboons gathered within a rocky terrain, their varied poses suggesting hierarchy, vigilance, and social structure. The earthy palette and sculptural treatment of form give the scene a grounded, almost monumental presence.
Such primate studies were central to late-19th-century zoological research and illustration. The print combines scientific intent with a strong decorative sensibility, making it suitable for both collectors of natural history and refined interior settings.
The print is sold unframed, offering flexibility for bespoke presentation.
Condition:
Very good condition. Gentle age toning; minimal foxing confined to the outer margins.
Framing tips:
A dark bronze, black, or charcoal frame with a wide cream mat enhances the depth and seriousness of the image.
Keywords:
baboons, primates, antique zoological print, Victorian wildlife, natural history illustration, British animal art, unframed antique print
Source: From The Royal Natural History, edited by Richard Lydekker, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After Wilhelm Kuhnert
