Ring-Tailed Lemur
Print, likely a lithograph or offset lithograph on paper • Attributed to or in the style of mid-century natural history illustrators; signature at bottom right appears to be 'Guy Coheleach' or a similar illustrator of the period
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Naturalism / Wildlife Illustration
Medium & Technique
Lithographic printing from an original charcoal, pastel, or wash drawing; soft-focus technique
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century, circa 1950-1970
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A curled ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) looking toward the viewer with large, characteristic eyes. The composition emphasizes the long, banded tail that curves around the bottom of the frame.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible oxidation (yellowing) of the paper and potential moisture spots (foxing) in the upper left corner
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely a commercial gallery acquisition or home decor piece; no high-level auction or museum labels are visible on the front
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mass-market wildlife art popular in the mid-20th century, reflecting the period's interest in exotic fauna and soft-focus decorative aesthetics
Notable Features
Distinctive soft-edged rendering of the fur and a signature in the lower right corner that requires high-resolution inspection for definitive identification
Condition Issues
Paper acidification (yellowing), possible foxing/mold spots at the top left, and light reflection suggesting the glass is not archival/UV protected
Conservation Recommendations
Remounting with acid-free matting, replacement of standard glass with UV-filtering museum glass, and treatment by a paper conservator if foxing spots worsen