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Original Antique Print of a Senegal Lion by Brodtmann, circa1830
€460 ($515, £390, €460)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- Not stated
- Size
- 8.9 × 12.8 in (22.7 × 32.4 cm)
- Condition
- Fair. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling, blank verso. Title and plate number with pencil stripes. Please study image carefully.
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_31776102
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
The 'Löwe vom Senegal' is an original antique print by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, dating back to around 1830. This artwork captures the grandeur of a Senegal lion, rendered in a style typical of the natural history illustrations from that era.
The print emphasizes the lion's regal bearing and detailed features, likely aimed at providing an accurate study for scientific and educational purposes. Brodtmann's work is a reflection of the early 19th-century fascination with wildlife and the natural world, immortalizing the majestic creature in print form.
