1862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann

€ 160

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1862
Sheet size: 26 × 19.8 cm (10.2 × 7.8 in)
Reference: BG-13535-15

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.

Condition

Good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

About this sheet

This 1862 hand-colored lithograph showcases three striking Yellow-Breasted Tits perched on a tree branch surrounded by lush foliage. The bright yellow and green plumage of the birds contrasts beautifully with their black and white head markings, creating a vivid and lively depiction. The fine details of the feathers and foliage are accentuated by the delicate hand-coloring, typical of the high-quality lithographs found in Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World.

The birds are depicted in dynamic poses, with one bird curiously pecking at the tree bark while the others are perched alertly, showcasing their natural behavior. This rare print combines the scientific precision necessary for ornithological study with the aesthetic elegance characteristic of 19th-century natural history illustrations. It remains a remarkable example of the artistry and attention to detail in bird depictions of this era.