Antique Handcolored Engraving of Civets, Mongooses, and Badgers, c.1800

€ 140

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

Date: 1800
Sheet size: 23.5 × 19.5 cm (9.3 × 7.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13997-33

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

Condition Report : Good condition. General age-related toning, minor edge wear, especially on the right border. no text on verso. Colors remain well preserved. Please review images carefully.

About this sheet

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Civets, Mongooses, and Badgers, Quadruped XI, c.1800

This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts a variety of small carnivorous mammals, highlighting their distinct physical traits and ecological adaptations. The plate is sourced from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), a renowned 12-volume encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, celebrated for its artistic and educational value.

This beautifully detailed engraving is a valuable addition to collections of natural history art, antique prints, or zoological illustrations. It provides a fascinating insight into early representations of small carnivorous mammals.

Condition Report:
Good condition. General age-related toning, minor edge wear, no text on verso. Colors remain vibrant and well preserved. Please review images carefully.