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Antique French Natural History Print of 'Le Vari' and 'Le Loris du Bengale'

This item is an antique hand-colored lithograph or engraving featuring two primates: 'Le Vari' (Black-and-white ruffed lemur) at the top and 'Le Loris du Bengale' (Bengal slow loris) at the bottom. The print is executed on paper that shows visible age-related Foxing, oxidation, and water staining along the upper left and bottom borders. The central composition remains relatively clear with fine line work and soft watercolor tints in green, brown, and black. Text at the bottom provides names in French and indicates it was printed by 'Imp. F. Chardon aine' in Paris, suggesting a 19th-century origin. The print is housed behind glass in an off-white mat within a dark wood frame featuring traditional molding. The frame displays significant wear, including deep scratches and loss of finish along the side rails. The overall craftsman quality is indicative of professional scientific illustration from the mid-to-late 1800s, designed for a natural history compendium or educational series.