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

Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) – Set of 2 Butterfly Prints – Euthalia and Athyma Calinaga – Chromolithography (1909–1915) - This set includes two vibrant butterfly plates from Adalbert Seitz’s monumental work Die Gross-Schmetterlinge der Erde (The Macrolepidoptera of the World), published in Stuttgart by Fritz Lehmann's Verlag between 1909 and 1915. One plate features various species of Euthalia, noted for their iridescent wings and bold coloration. The other showcases the Athyma calinaga, a striking Asian butterfly with patterned markings and distinctive wing structure. These highly detailed chromolithographs combine scientific precision with rich, natural color, making them enduringly valuable to both collectors and entomologists.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.