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Wild Cat, Antique Zoological Print, Victorian Mammal Illustration, 1894
$270 (£205, €240)
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. Good condition. Gentle toning; light foxing in margins only.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_48481192
Wild Cat, Antique Zoological Print, Victorian Mammal Illustration, 1894
Description:
This intimate scene captures a wild cat with its prey, rendered with restraint and realism. The solitary composition focuses attention on posture, expression, and instinctive behaviour.
Smaller in scale but rich in detail, this print offers a quieter alternative to dramatic big-cat imagery and works particularly well in studies or libraries.
The print is sold unframed for custom presentation.
Condition:
Good condition. Gentle toning; light foxing in margins only.
Framing tips:
Medium-toned wood framing with a soft cream mat keeps the presentation understated and refined.
Keywords:
wild cat, european wildcat, antique animal print, Victorian zoology, natural history illustration
Source: From The Royal Natural History, edited by Richard Lydekker, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After Wilhelm Kuhnert
