Items Similar to Antique Print of Arctic Skate or Gaimard’s Ray – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Antique Print of Gaimard’s Skate – Raia gaimardi – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Rare Decorative Hand-coloured Antique Plate of The Gaimard's Ray Fish, 1842

Rare Hand-Colored Antique Fish Print of the Gaimard's Ray, 1842

Antique Print of the Icelandic Flounder – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Rare Lithograph of Thorny Skate from Pisces Scandinaviae Collection, 1895

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 10

Antique Print of Arctic Skate or Gaimard’s Ray – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

$1,039.43

£780.98

€880

CA$1,431.31

A$1,601.90

CHF 838.54

MX$19,460.18

NOK 10,647.29

SEK 10,047.54

DKK 6,697.68

About the Item

Antique Print of Arctic Skate – Raia Gaimardi (Gaimard’s Ray) – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 Description: This striking 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicts La Raie de Gaimard (Raia gaimardi), commonly known as Gaimard’s Ray, a species of skate native to the cold northern waters around Iceland and Greenland. The illustration was produced as part of the scientific expedition Voyage en Islande et au Groenland, published in Paris in 1845, and showcases the precision and elegance of French natural history art from the mid-1800s. Presented in full dorsal view, the skate's flattened, kite-shaped body is shown with extraordinary anatomical detail. The fine stippling across the wings, the strong tapering of the tail, and the subtle gradations in brown and grey shading create a lifelike impression. Delicate linework captures the ridged texture of the skin, a key feature of these cartilaginous fish. Beneath the main illustration is a secondary drawing—an inset study of the ray’s mouth and jaw structure—highlighting the scientific focus of the expedition’s zoological team. These kinds of studies were essential for early taxonomic classification. The print was drawn by Oudart, engraved by H. Blanchard, and published by Arthus Bertrand. This is plate “Poissons Pl. 3” in the zoological section of the expedition’s monumental publication. Species in the genus 'Raia' (now often referred to as 'Raja') are bottom-dwelling marine animals found in northern oceans. The Gaimard Ray was likely named in honor of Joseph Paul Gaimard, a renowned French naval surgeon and naturalist who participated in several scientific voyages during the first half of the 19th century. Condition: Very good overall. Minor foxing mostly in the outer margins. A small water stain is present at the bottom center edge, not affecting the main image. Plate impression strong, and coloring remains clean and detailed. Framing tips: This symmetrical and centered composition looks exceptional in a wide ivory or sea-gray mat with a dark wood or black frame. It pairs well with marine charts or other zoological illustrations. Ideal for a library, study, or coastal home décor. UV-protective glazing is recommended to preserve the hand-applied pigments.

Dimensions:

Height: 19.18 in (48.7 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1845

Condition:

Very good overall. Minor foxing mostly in the outer margins. A small water stain is present at the bottom center edge, not affecting the main image. Plate impression strong, and coloring remains clean and detailed.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BG-099461stDibs: LU3054345534442

More From This Seller

View All

Antique Print of Gaimard’s Skate – Raia gaimardi – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Print of Gaimard’s Skate – Raia gaimardi – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 This beautifully hand-colored lithograph depicts *Raia gaimardi*, commonly referred to as Gaimard’s ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Gaimard’s Skate – Raia gaimardi – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

$921

Rare Decorative Hand-coloured Antique Plate of The Gaimard's Ray Fish, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 3 - La Raie de Gaimard (Raia gaimardi).' - This rare plate shows the Gaimard's ray. From: 'Voyage en Islande et au Groenland' by M. Paul Gaimar...

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Decorative Hand-coloured Antique Plate of The Gaimard's Ray Fish, 1842

$888 Sale Price

20% Off

Rare Hand-Colored Antique Fish Print of the Gaimard's Ray, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 2 - La Raie de Gaimard (Raia gaimardi).' - This rare plate shows the Gaimard's ray. From: 'Voyage en Islande et au Groenland' by M. Paul Gaimar...

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Hand-Colored Antique Fish Print of the Gaimard's Ray, 1842

$897 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Print of the Icelandic Flounder – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Print of the Icelandic Flounder (Pleuronectes superciliaris) – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 This elegant hand-colored lithograph features La Pole (Pleuronectes superciliari...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Icelandic Flounder – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

$661

Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot (Passer marchionessarum) – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1846 This beautifully detailed hand-colored lithograph depicts Le Turbot des Marquises (Pas...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

$921

Rare Lithograph of Thorny Skate from Pisces Scandinaviae Collection, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Rare Lithograph of Thorny Skate from Pisces Scandinaviae Collection Description: This remarkable lithograph from the Pisces Scandinaviae ser...

Category

Antique 1890s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Lithograph of Thorny Skate from Pisces Scandinaviae Collection, 1895

$264 Sale Price

20% Off

Early 19th Century Naturalistic More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Sting Rays, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815, Circa 1815

$120

The Rostrated Ray, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1794

By Frederick Polydore Nodder

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'The Rostrated Ray' (Eastern Shovelnose Ray) Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1794, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 110mm by 195mm (platemark) 125...

Category

Late 18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Frederick Polydore Nodder
The Rostrated Ray, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1794, 1794

$180

Set of 3 Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

$300

Free Shipping

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

$300

Free Shipping

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

$300

Free Shipping

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of fish. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published,...

Category