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

Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) – Set of 2 Butterfly Prints – Papilio Species –Chromolithography (1909–1915) - This set includes two striking chromolithographic plates featuring tropical Papilio butterflies, taken from Adalbert Seitz’s monumental entomological series Die Gross-Schmetterlinge der Erde (The Macrolepidoptera of the World), published in Stuttgart by Fritz Lehmann's Verlag between 1909 and 1915. These exotic species are known for their large, vividly colored wings and elaborate tail extensions. The plates highlight the diversity of Papilionidae through detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations rendered in brilliant color.Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) was a renowned German entomologist and lepidopterist. His multi-volume publication on the world’s butterflies and moths remains a cornerstone of entomological literature. Seitz’s plates are celebrated for their taxonomic clarity and visual brilliance, documenting thousands of species from every continent and contributing significantly to the classification and global study of Lepidoptera.Artist or Maker:Adalbert SeitzDimensions:24 cm x 31 cm (each)Medium:ChromolithographyDate:1909–1915Condit ion 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.