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Coastal Wildlife Print – 19th Century Sea Lion Ocean Scene, Soft Pastels, 1894

$235.92
£174.38
€199VAT Included
CA$325.40
A$327.30
CHF 190.71
MX$3,987.69
NOK 2,193.29
SEK 2,249.87
DKK 1,517.14

About the Item

Coastal Wildlife Print – 19th Century Sea Lion Ocean Scene, Soft Pastels This atmospheric chromolithograph depicts Hooker’s sea lions resting and diving along a rocky shoreline, rendered with remarkable softness and natural movement. The composition combines zoological accuracy with a tranquil coastal mood, characteristic of the finest plates produced for The Royal Natural History, edited by Richard Lydekker and published in London in 1894. The artwork, after P. J. Smit, reflects late Victorian fascination with marine life and exploration. Subtle pastel skies and gently breaking waves create a calm palette ideally suited to contemporary interiors, particularly coastal or minimalist settings. Condition report: Good antique condition with light age toning and minor marginal wear consistent with period chromolithographs. Image area fresh and well preserved. Framing tips: Excellent in light oak, driftwood, or pale walnut frames with generous ivory matting for a coastal gallery aesthetic. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: After P. J. Smit, London, 1894 KEYWORDS: antique animal print, sea lion print, marine life art, coastal wall art, antique zoological print, natural history illustration, Victorian animal print, ocean wildlife art, coastal decor artwork, antique chromolithograph, 19th century print, scientific illustration, marine mammal illustration, nautical decor, beach house art, ocean interior decor, safari coastal art, antique wildlife engraving style, Lydekker Royal Natural History, Kuhnert school wildlife art, vintage coastal print, animal illustration Victorian, museum style print, antique educational print, marine illustration antique, classic natural history art, collector natural history print, decorative antique print, zoological artwork, sea animal illustration, antique marine scene, coastal gallery wall art, neutral tone artwork, traditional naturalist illustration, antique book plate, historical animal illustration, marine fauna artwork, antique British print, wildlife collector piece, coastal themed artwork, seaside decor print, vintage ocean illustration, scientific plate print, antique wall decor animal, Victorian scientific art, wildlife study illustration, elegant animal artwork, antique exploration era print.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1894
  • Condition:
    Good antique condition with light age toning and minor marginal wear consistent with period chromolithographs. Image area fresh and well preserved.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13341-211stDibs: LU3054349025832

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