
Description
Original 1830s hand-colored engraving of the One-eyed Sphinx Moth (Smerinthus) from the English edition of The Animal Kingdom, the best known work of the French naturalist Baron Georges Cuvier. Highly detailed.
This is an authentic antique hand-colored engraving - not a reproduction. Print is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert. Includes a certificate with additional information.
Multiple print purchases are combined into a single shipment. We will refund the excess shipping charge paid.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This is an authentic antique print - not a reproduction. It is in very good condition with minor age toning of the paper in the margins.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques: Paper
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $5.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No international shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Valleyford, WA
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
This is an authentic antique hand-colored engraving - not a reproduction. Print is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and shipped in a cardboard flat mailer with cardboard insert. Includes a certificate with additional information.
Multiple print purchases are combined into a single shipment. We will refund the excess shipping charge paid.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This is an authentic antique print - not a reproduction. It is in very good condition with minor age toning of the paper in the margins.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This is an authentic antique print - not a reproduction. It is in very good condition with minor age toning of the paper in the margins.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1834, One-Eyed Sphinx Moth Print, Original Hand Colored Engraving
Estimate $20-$50
Starting Price
$20
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Feb 16, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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