Lot 1009

Wolf, Folio, Australia - Mooruk or Dwarf Cassowary (Casuarius bennettii)

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Wolf, Folio, Australia - Mooruk or Dwarf Cassowary (Casuarius bennettii)

Estimate: $400 - $800

Current Bid: $75

(2 Bids)

by Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
June 20, 2026 9:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
115 Hampsted Lane
Franklin, TN, US 37069

This beautiful first edition, folio lithograph is from Joseph Wolf's Zoological Sketches. The work was made for the Zoological Society of London in London by Henry Graves & Company between 1856 and 1867. The subscriber's list for the work only notes 94 copies.

The work was completed by Joseph Smit after Joseph Wolf's art. Each lithograph is cut to the edge of the image and mounted on a card to imitate the look of a watercolor.

Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) was a German artist. He is considered on the of the best all-around animal painters that existed. This specific work was commissioned by the Council of the Zoological Society in 1852. It's purpose was to provide a scientific and artistic record of the living form and expression of many rare species of animals.

  • Dimensions: ~ 22 1/4" by 16"; Image Size Varies Slightly ~ 13 1/4" by 9 1/2"
  • Literature: Zoological Sketches
  • Medium: Originally Hand-colored Folio Lithograph
  • Circa: 1856-1857
  • Condition: The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There is some light to very light scattered foxing of the paper. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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