What is "Ascidiae Print, Tafel 85 by Ernst Haeckel" printed on?

It is a museum-quality giclee reproduction printed on 325gsm archival matte paper with pigment-based inks. Choose Print Only for an unframed print, or select an available frame finish on the product page for a framed print that arrives ready to hang. Frame options: Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold, Satin Black. Availability depends on the selected size.

How much does shipping cost and when will it arrive?

U.S. standard shipping is free on all orders. Print Only orders require 2-4 business days processing plus 7-10 business days transit. Estimated arrival for Print Only: Sep 28 – Oct 5. International shipping for Print Only is a $25 USD flat rate to Canada and select EU countries. Framed orders are made to order and require 7-10 business days before dispatch, plus 7-10 business days transit. Framed prints ship within the United States only.

What is the return policy?

Returns may be requested within 30 days of delivery, except the largest size (12x18), which is made to order and final sale. See our refund policy at https://www.archiveprintco.com/policies/refund-policy for eligibility, return shipping, and any applicable fees. Damaged or defective arrivals remain covered at every size; contact us promptly with photographs.

Ascidiae Print, Tafel 85 by Ernst Haeckel -- print only, full artwork

Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame

Archive Notes

Collection	Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature
Artist	Ernst Haeckel
Subject	Ascidiae — Kunstformen der Natur, Tafel 85
Circa	c. 1904
Medium	Giclée on 325gsm archival matte

Size Comparison

Ascidiae Print, Tafel 85Ernst Haeckel · c. 1904

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$40.00

Print Only · Ships Unframed

Presentation

Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

Size

4.7567 customer reviews

Free U.S. shipping · arrives Sep 28 – Oct 5

Museum-grade archival paper

30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free

Archive Notes

Collection	Ernst Haeckel: Art Forms in Nature
Artist	Ernst Haeckel
Subject	Ascidiae — Kunstformen der Natur, Tafel 85
Circa	c. 1904
Medium	Giclée on 325gsm archival matte

Size Comparison

We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.

The Story Behind the Print

Ascidiae Print, Tafel 85 by Ernst Haeckel

This natural history print reproduces Tafel 85 from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur. The plate presents ascidiae in Haeckel's celebrated scientific-art style. The restoration retains the complete plate borders, period headings, caption, and warm historical paper character.

PREMIUM ARCHIVAL QUALITY

Printed on heavyweight museum-grade matte paper from a carefully prepared high-resolution file. Fine linework, numbered specimens, period typography, and subtle tonal shifts remain clear across every offered size.

PRESENTATION OPTIONS

PRINT ONLY

Printed on archival matte fine art paper and shipped rolled in a sturdy protective tube. Frame not included.

FRAMED AND READY TO HANG

Framed options are available for the 8 x 12, 10 x 15, and 12 x 18 artwork sizes. Each piece is built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, no mat, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and installed hanging wire. Each piece arrives fully assembled and ready to hang.

Satin Black: 0.875-inch face. Adds 1.25 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.

Slimwood Silver: 1.125-inch face. Adds 1.75 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.

Slimwood Gold: 1.125-inch face. Adds 1.75 inches to the selected artwork size in both overall width and height.

The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders typically ship within 7 to 10 business days.

FRAMED PIECE RETURN TERMS

Eligible framed pieces may be returned within 30 days of delivery if unused and returned in their original packaging. A 15% restocking fee applies. Outbound shipping is nonrefundable, and the buyer is responsible for return shipping.

If a framed piece arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photographs. We will replace it at no cost.

COLOR AND DETAIL NOTE

Screen settings can cause slight color variation. The artwork has been professionally restored while retaining the character of the historical plate and its original paper tone. Archive Print Co.

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About the Frame

Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with a 1.125 inch face, glazed in crystal-clear acrylic, and finished with a kraft paper dust cover and hanging wire. Your print is dry mounted so it stays perfectly flat for decades. Each framed piece arrives ready to hang.

The frame adds roughly 1.75 inches to each side of the print size you select. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.

“Great looking print. Paper was heavy & thick. The aging - spots, runs, etc added authenticity of it being an old chart. We Found a great frame and had it professionally mounted. Just the right size. Wanted to change the size And they were right on it - excellent product & seller. Thx”

July 2026

“This is such a beautiful piece! I did not order the frame, I was lucky enough to find one similar the the barnwood frame in this listing and it still looks just as beautiful! Great quality , fast shipping, an all around great piece and great experience! Worth every penny!”

November 2020

“Item was exactly as it was presented on the website and was even more beautiful in person. The shop owner was friendly and answered every question I had and worked diligently to get my framed print delivered before the holidays.”

December 2017

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