1894 Antique Ammonite Fossil Prints | Framed Pair French Natural History Art For Sale

AJ | GILDED19th-Century French Ammonite IllustrationsAlbert de Grossouvre | Framed Antique Pair
A handsome pair of authentic antique 19th-century French ammonite illustrations, beautifully presented in deep charcoal mats and warm walnut frames. Their sculptural monochromatic imagery offers a striking graphic presence that effortlessly complements everything from mid-century modern and contemporary interiors to coastal chic and traditional heritage decor.
Artwork DetailsArtist: Albert de Grossouvre (1849–1932)Year: 1893 (1894)Source: Recherches sur la craie supérieure, Part II: Les ammonites de la craie supérieure; a monumental, multi-volume scientific study published by the Imprimerie Nationale in Paris, focusing on the geology and paleontology of the late Cretaceous period.Technique: Monochrome photomechanical printing; collotype (Procédé G. Pilarski)Framed Dimensions: Approximately 14 x 18 inches each.Presentation: Coordinated set of two, presented in solid wood frames with glass glazing. All AJ | Gilded framed works are completed in-house using premium hand-cut alpha-cellulose conservation materials and fully reversible archival techniques, completely free of any harmful adhesives or hinging tapes.Condition
Very fine antique prints. Custom, hand-cut mats in new solid wood frames.Custom Matting and Sourcing Services
AJ | Gilded also offers custom matting and framing for additional artworks, along with personalized sourcing and curation of one-of-a-kind art galleries tailored to your space, color palette, and aesthetic preferences. Please message us to discuss custom projects and quotes.Sourcing & Preservation
These are original antique works from the published source, not modern reproductions. AJ | Gilded is preservation-first and does not dismantle intact books. Works on paper are sourced as already-separated material, from incomplete or damaged volumes, or from prior collections.AJ | GILDEDTHOUGHTFULLY CURATED | TIMELESS AESTHETIC | ARCHIVAL TECHNIQUE