Paradisaea Papuana

Hand-colored lithograph on heavy wove paper • After John Gould and William Hart

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Paradisaea Papuana

Style & Movement

Victorian Natural History Illustration

Medium & Technique

Lithography with hand coloring

Creation Period

Late 19th century

Subject Description

Depicts a male Count Raggi's bird of paradise perched on a branch, characteristic of Gould's ornithological folios with scientific captioning below.

Condition & AI Estimated Value

Condition Assessment

Good condition; minor toning and foxing visible on the paper stock, framed with matting.

Estimated Market Value

Not an official valuation

300 - 600 USD

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.

Identified on 10/6/2026