Poultry Seller of Pardilho, Portugal – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

€ 200

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

Date: 1845
Mapmaker / artist: Markaert, Brussels, c.1845
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 25.2 × 16.7 cm (9.9 × 6.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14222-13

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

Scattered foxing; mild overall toning; no structural defects.

About this sheet

Poultry Seller of Pardilho, Portugal – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

This lively lithograph shows a poultry seller from Pardilho, Portugal, holding bundles of birds for market. The informal stance and expressive gesture introduce an occupational element rarely seen in more static costume plates.

Issued in Wahlen’s Brussels publication, the plate demonstrates the breadth of the project, documenting not only regional dress but also everyday professions. Markaert’s rendering is direct and observational, with hand coloring used to define fabric, skin tone, and movement.

The image bridges ethnographic costume study and genre scene, making it particularly appealing to collectors of social history imagery.

Condition report:
Scattered foxing; mild overall toning; no structural defects.

Framing tips:
A simple dark wood frame with a neutral mat keeps the focus on the figure.