Northern Goshawk – Astur gentilis – Original 1917 Lithograph in Matting Board
€ 280
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1917
Mapmaker / artist
William von Wright, for Skandinaviens Fåglar, Stockholm, 1917
Technique
Lithograph (color)
Sheet size
45 × 38 cm (17.7 × 15.0 in)
Reference
BG-05980
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. The print retains its original colors with no foxing or visible damage. Mounted in a cream and brown double mat, ready for framing. Plate impression and text are crisp and intact.
About this sheet
Northern Goshawk – Astur gentilis – Original 1917 Lithograph from "Skandinaviens Fåglar"
Original antique bird print of the Northern Goshawk (Astur gentilis), identified in Swedish as Dufalk, ung fågel, ♂ (young male goshawk). This plate originates from the 1917 edition of Skandinaviens Fåglar (Birds of Scandinavia), published by Albert Bonniers Förlag in Stockholm. The work was one of the most beautifully illustrated ornithological publications of the early 20th century and features plates after illustrations by the famous wildlife artists William von Wright and Bruno Liljefors.
The image captures the powerful stance and feather pattern of the goshawk with remarkable precision and lifelike coloring. The bird stands on a moss-covered rock in natural surroundings, and the illustration style remains faithful to 19th-century traditions of scientific naturalism, blending aesthetic beauty with educational clarity.
The Northern Goshawk is a formidable bird of prey found across boreal and temperate forests in Europe and Asia. Known for its agility, keen eyesight, and powerful build, it has long held a place in falconry and ornithological studies alike. This print represents the male juvenile, with a characteristic barred chest and developing plumage, rendered in soft earth tones with fine detailing.
Framing tips: Best presented in a dark wood frame (e.g., walnut or mahogany) with non-reflective glass. The existing cream mat enhances the bird’s naturalistic tones, but olive green or slate gray mounts could also pair well.
