Leopard Seal – Antique Marine Mammal Chromolithograph, 1894

€ 180

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

Date: 1894
Mapmaker / artist: After P. J. Smit, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Sheet size: 17 × 25.5 cm (6.7 × 10.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13341-20

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 with light age toning and minor marginal spotting.

About this sheet

Leopard Seal – Antique Marine Mammal Chromolithograph, 1894

DESCRIPTION
This striking chromolithograph shows leopard seals resting on coastal rocks, with open sea and seabirds completing the scene. The composition captures both mass and fluidity, characteristic of the finest marine plates from the period.

Published in 1894 as part of The Royal Natural History, the plate is attributed to P. J. Smit. The soft coastal palette and balanced composition make it equally suitable for coastal interiors or scientific collections.

Condition report
Good antique condition with light age toning and minor marginal spotting.

Framing tips
Ideal in light driftwood-style frames or whitewashed wood with a soft gray or ivory mat.