1929 Swedish Pintail Lithographs — Nordic Natural History Pair

€ 340

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

Date: 1929
Mapmaker / artist: Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade, Sweden, 1929
Technique: Lithograph
Sheet size: 38 × 27 cm (15.0 × 10.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-11219-2-55, -56

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

Very good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with period prints. Strong impressions with clear detail and attractive color. No significant structural issues observed.

About this sheet

1929 Swedish Pintail Lithographs — Nordic Natural History Pair

This elegant pair of original Swedish ornithological lithographs, published in 1929 as part of the distinguished Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade series, depicts the Northern Pintail (Anas acuta, formerly Anas dafíla acuta) in complementary seasonal plumage. The compositions combine scientific precision with refined decorative balance, characteristic of early twentieth-century Scandinavian natural history illustration.

Drawn directly from nature and executed using fine lithographic techniques, the prints display subtle tonal transitions and exceptionally detailed feather rendering. The elongated neck and graceful proportions of the pintail create a refined, minimalist silhouette that translates beautifully into both classical and contemporary interiors. Presented together, the images form a harmonious seasonal study, highlighting variations in plumage while maintaining visual unity and strong wall presence.

These are original prints from the year of publication (1929), not later reproductions. The prints are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. Any framed images shown are for visual inspiration only.

Condition report: Very good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with period prints. Strong impressions with clear detail and attractive color. No significant structural issues observed.

Framing tips: Display beautifully in dark walnut, ebonized, or warm gilded frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats. A wide mat border enhances the elegant proportions and reinforces the Scandinavian aesthetic.