You are bidding on a large, very rare original antique print from an 1880s French illustrated journal.
It depicts two giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), also known as the ant bears. I have seen a lot of antique anteater prints, but never one as dramatic as this, with the animals rearing and clawing at each other over a supply of ants. A beautiful bird of paradise flies in the background.
The caption reads: Pour un Play de Fourmis
which roughly translates to: For a Meal of Ants
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture fills most of the page, with a French caption below.
The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
It depicts two giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), also known as the ant bears. I have seen a lot of antique anteater prints, but never one as dramatic as this, with the animals rearing and clawing at each other over a supply of ants. A beautiful bird of paradise flies in the background.
The caption reads: Pour un Play de Fourmis
which roughly translates to: For a Meal of Ants
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture fills most of the page, with a French caption below.
The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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