Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 10-05-2025, 18:00 CET
By Dahlströms Fine Art
May 10, 2025
Grönviksvägen 124167 76 BrommaSweden
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LOT 154:

Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) - Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints - Entomology - Sideritis meliana - Noctuidae Print - ...


Start price:
300 Skr
Estimate :
2,000 Skr - 3,000 Skr
Buyer's Premium: 23%
Auction took place on May 10, 2025 at Dahlströms Fine Art
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Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) - Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints - Entomology - Sideritis meliana - Noctuidae Print - Cucullia
This vibrant set of 2 chromolithography prints is from Adalbert Seitz’s "Die Gross-Schmetterlinge der Erde". The works were published in Stuttgart by Fritz Lehmann's Verlag, 1909-15.Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) was a renowned German entomologist and lepidopterist. He is best known for his monumental work "Die Gross-Schmetterlinge der Erde" (The Macrolepidoptera of the World), a comprehensive multi-volume study on butterflies and moths from around the globe. His work remains one of the most significant references in entomology, featuring detailed descriptions and vivid illustrations. Seitz's contributions greatly advanced the scientific understanding and classification of Lepidoptera.Artist or MakerAdalbert SeitzDimensions24 cm x 31 cmMediumChromolithographyDate1909-1915Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.