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South African Giraffes, Antique Safari Chromolithograph, 1894
£195 ($255, €230)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1894
- Size
- 6.7 × 10 in (17 × 25.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Very good antique condition with light age toning and small marginal marks typical of the period.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_48640962
- Colour
- Printed colour
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.
South African Giraffes, Antique Safari Chromolithograph, Royal Natural History
This tall, elegant chromolithograph depicts a group of South African giraffes moving through a lightly wooded landscape. The verticality of the animals is echoed in the surrounding trees, creating a graceful and balanced composition.
Issued in 1894 as part of The Royal Natural History, the plate reflects the era’s fascination with African wildlife. The original artwork is attributed to Wilhelm Kuhnert, celebrated for his firsthand study of animals in their natural environments.
The soft coloration and sense of depth make this an excellent focal piece for larger wall spaces.
Condition report
Very good antique condition with light age toning and small marginal marks typical of the period.
Framing tips
Best displayed in a tall frame with generous matting. Dark walnut or ebonized frames enhance the vertical emphasis.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After Wilhelm Kuhnert, London, 1894
