Poodle and Hound – Large Antique Dog Poster by Briedwiser, c.1880
€ 890
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1880
Sheet size
84 × 65 cm (33.1 × 25.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13646-4
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 condition overall. The paper is clear and shows bright colors. Some age toning, especially to outer margins, occasional handling marks, and a few minor edge tears consistent with use in a classroom setting. Main illustrations remain unaffected.
About this sheet
Large Antique Dog Poster – Poodle and Hound by Briedwiser c.1880 This large original zoological teaching poster was published circa 1880 by Carl Gerold’s Sohn in Vienna. Measuring approximately 65 x 84 cm, it features two finely detailed chromolithographed illustrations of dog breeds, painted by Th. Briedwiser:
Upper image: Standard Poodle in classic continental clip, showing its distinctive curly white coat, shaved legs, and elegant posture, positioned before a building entrance. Lower image: German Hound or similar pointer breed, depicted standing alert in a rural landscape with brown and white coat markings, long limbs, and an attentive expression.
These life-sized or near life-sized illustrations were originally intended for educational use in schools and universities to teach animal husbandry, breed recognition, and zoological anatomy. The colors remain vivid with realistic fur textures and breed characteristics, demonstrating the artistic precision of early 20th-century natural history lithography.
Good condition overall. The paper is clear and shows bright colors. Some age toning, especially to outer margins, occasional handling marks, and a few minor edge tears consistent with use in a classroom setting. The main illustrations remain unaffected and highly displayable.
Framing tips: Due to its impressive poster format, this print will make an eye-catching feature in any veterinary practice, grooming salon, dog breeder’s office, or country house interior. Frame it in a simple black, oak, or dark walnut wooden frame to emphasize the academic and historical character, with or without a mat border depending on the desired presentation.
This is an authentic antique plate and not a reproduction. It is ideal for collectors of canine art, veterinary history, and lovers of poodles, pointers, and hounds who seek original decorative works with heritage and scientific charm.
