Fruit Bats Antique Chromolithograph Print, Nocturnal Mammals, 1894

€ 200

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

Date: 1894
Mapmaker / artist: After Wilhelm Kuhnert
Technique: Chromolithograph
Sheet size: 25.5 × 17 cm (10.0 × 6.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13341-4

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 antique condition. Light overall toning; faint speckling in the margins.

About this sheet

Fruit Bats, Antique Zoological Print of Nocturnal Mammals, 1894

This atmospheric print captures fruit bats hanging and flying among tropical foliage, combining stillness and motion within a softly lit twilight setting. The delicate wing structures and subtle tonal transitions give the scene an almost poetic quality.

Nocturnal animals were less commonly illustrated, making this subject particularly distinctive. The balance of scientific curiosity and decorative elegance makes the print a compelling conversation piece for modern interiors.

The print is sold unframed, allowing for custom framing solutions.

Good antique condition. Light overall toning; faint speckling in the margins.

Framing tips:
Black-stained wood or dark walnut framing with a warm ivory mat creates contrast and drama.

Source: From The Royal Natural History, edited by Richard Lydekker, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After Wilhelm Kuhnert