Dragonflies of Central Europe, Set of Three Color Lithographs, 1908
€ 595
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1908
Publisher
F.E. Perthes, Gotha
Sheet size
27 × 19 cm (10.6 × 7.5 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14308-8, -9, -10
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. Minor age toning, light foxing and handling wear consistent with age. The impressions remain strong, with exceptionally well-preserved original colors.
About this sheet
Set of Three Dragonfly Lithographs by Richard Tümpel, Germany, 1908 A superb set of three original color lithographs from Richard Tümpel's monumental work Die Geradflügler Mitteleuropas, published in Gotha by F.E. Perthes in 1908. These finely executed plates depict some of Central Europe's most impressive dragonfly species with remarkable scientific precision and decorative elegance.
The present group comprises Tafel VIII, IX, and X, illustrating Anax formosus, Aeschna pratensis, Aeschna mixta, Aeschna cyanea, Libellula pedemontana, Aeschna juncea, Aeschna grandis, Aeschna affinis, Aeschna rufescens, and Aeschna viridis. Male and female specimens are carefully identified, while enlarged abdominal details further emphasize their taxonomic significance.
Printed in rich chromolithography, these works embody the final flourishing of European natural history illustration before photographic reproduction became widespread. Their refined compositions, luminous colors, and balanced arrangements make them equally attractive to collectors of scientific material and designers seeking sophisticated botanical and natural themes for contemporary interiors.
Sold unframed. Framed images are for inspiration only and may not always represent the exact scale of the artworks.
Creator: Richard Tümpel (1854–1928) Publisher: F.E. Perthes, Gotha Date: 1908 Origin: Germany Medium: Original color lithographs on paper Period: Early 20th Century
Condition: Good. Minor age toning, light foxing and handling wear consistent with age. The impressions remain strong, with exceptionally well-preserved original colors.
