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Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Der Eisbar - Antique Lithograph
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Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Der Eisbar - Antique Lithograph

19th century
Sold 11 September 2024 · Brave Fine Art
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This early 19th-century lithograph by Swiss printmaker Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787-1862) depicts a polar bear standing precariously on an ice floe. It was originally produced for a natural history publication published in 1827 by Heinrich Rudolph Schinz. Schinz produced several illustrated natural history books on mammals, reptiles, fish and birds. Each of these served to meet the growing appetite for knowledge demonstrated by the middle classes.

Karl Joseph Brodtmann was considered to be one of the finest engravers of his time. His depictions of animals were imbued with beauty and scientific accuracy in equal measure.

Framed and glazed.

Medium: Lithograph on paper

Overall size: 18” x 14” / 46cm x 35cm

Year of creation: c. 1827

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Karl Joseph Brodtmann Lithograph to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA896179
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This early 19th-century lithograph by Swiss printmaker Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787-1862) depicts a polar bear standing precariously on an ice floe.
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It was originally produced for a natural history publication published in 1827 by Heinrich Rudolph Schinz.
Brave Fine Art

Schinz produced several illustrated natural history books on mammals, reptiles, fish and birds. Each of these served to meet the growing appetite for knowledge demonstrated by the middle classes.

fig 1. A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar.
fig 1. Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Der Eisbar - Antique Lithograph

Karl Joseph Brodtmann was considered to be one of the finest engravers of his time. His depictions of animals were imbued with beauty and scientific accuracy in equal measure.

Framed and glazed.

Medium: Lithograph on paper

Overall size: 18” x 14” / 46cm x 35cm

Year of creation: c. 1827

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Karl Joseph Brodtmann Lithograph to the 19th Century.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA896179
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Archive I A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Der Eisbar - Antique Lithograph

Archive II A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View II
Archive III A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View III
Archive IV A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View IV
Archive V A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View V
Archive VI A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View VI
Archive VII A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View VII
Archive VIII A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar. View VIII
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A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar.
Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Der Eisbar - Antique Lithograph
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A black-framed monochrome lithograph depicting a polar bear standing on ice floes, labelled Der Eisbar.
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  • ObjectFramed Print
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNatural History
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsPolar bear subject, Ice floe landscape, Typographic caption, Hand-finished frame
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Lithography is a planographic printing process invented in the late 18th century that allowed artists to produce detailed monochrome or coloured reproductions using stone plates.

Original prints were typically produced on laid or wove paper using oil-based printer inks, while period framing frequently utilised hand-finished wood, gilt accents, and glass protection.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit characteristic plate marks, paper ageing consistent with the period, fine dot-free ink distribution under magnification, and absence of modern dot-matrix printing patterns.

Pairing monochrome antique prints with minimalist frames or contrasting them against modern neutral walls creates a sophisticated focal point that bridges traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Preservation requires mounting the artwork with acid-free materials, using UV-resistant glass, and hanging the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent paper degradation and fading.
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