Lot #581: Antique Framed Sheet Music Lithograph – The Amazon Polka by Adolphe Schubert

Antique framed colour lithograph sheet music titled “The Amazon Polka,” composed by Adolphe Schubert. The central illustration features a dramatic 19th-century allegorical scene with three shield-bearing female figures in classical dress confronting a tiger, rendered in richly coloured period lithography. Printed by London publishers and originally issued as decorative sheet music, this piece dates to the mid-19th century (Victorian era). The artwork is presented behind glass in a wood frame with an original gilded paper mat, showing visible age-related wear, losses, and patina consistent with its age. A striking example of Victorian decorative music publishing, suitable for collectors of antique prints, historical music ephemera, or period wall art. Condition: • Noticeable wear, foxing, and surface losses to matting • Print shows age-appropriate toning • Frame shows wear consistent with age • Please review photos carefully for condition details Pickup category timeslot {D}