Bidspirit auction | Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) – Set

Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) – Set of 2 Butterfly Plates – Taragama, Lemonia & Drepanidae – Chromolithographs (1909–1915) - This set of two finely detailed chromolithographic plates is from Adalbert Seitz’s monumental entomological work Die Gros-Schmetterlinge der Erde (The Macrolepidoptera of the World), published between 1909 and 1915.The left plate illustrates various moths from the Taragama and Lemonia genera, while the right focuses on Lemonia and the hoo-tip moths of the Drepanidae family. These illustrations capture both the dorsal and ventral views, with meticulous color and morphological accuracy, reflecting early 20t-century scientific illustration standards.Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) was a renowned German entomologist and lepidopterist. He is best known for Die Gros-Schmetterlinge der Erde, a comprehensive mult-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 Maker:Adalbert Seitz Dimensions:24 cm x 31 cm Medium: Chromolithography Date:1909–1915 Condition 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.