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Ridinger, Johann Elias
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of large plates in one volume, comprising:
- Paper
i. Abbildung einiger jagdbarer und reissender Thiere. Augsburg: Martin Engelbrecht, n.d., large folio (plates 780 x 530mm.), printed title and one leaf of text, one engraved leaf of text and 8 plates, [ZBI 3402; Schwerdt III:137 ("a rare and imposing series"); Thienemann 186-194]
ii. [Die vier Jahreszeiten der Hunde], 4 plates (c.700 x 500mm.), [ZBI 3398; Schwerdt III.136; Th.105-108]
iii. [Die Par Force Jagd], 2 plates (c.480 x 730mm.), [ZBI 3393; Schwerdt III:135 ("the largest and most artistic plates engraved by Ridinger himself"); Th. 67-68], cut round within plate mark
iv. [Die grosse Reitschule], 8 plates (c.450 x 700mm.), [ZBI 3417; Schwerdt III:142; Th.708-715]
v. [Die Reiher-Beitze], 2 plates of hawking (c.480 x 670mm.), [Schwerdt III:143; Th. 763-764], first with central crease
vi. [Mezzotints], 3 mezzotint plates (505 x 715mm., or slightly smaller), [Schwerdt III:147a ("a rare set"); Th. 1119, 1121 and 1122], without one plate in series, last 2 cut to image
vii. [Mezzotints], 6 mezzotint plates (c.550 x 430mm.), [Schwerdt III:p.146c (one plate only); Th. 1105-1110], last 2 cut to image
and 6 others (smaller) [Th. 65-66, 236-237, and 1145-1146], bound together in one volume, contemporary half morocco over cloth sides with title in gilt "Vorstellung der Wilden Thiere", binding slightly rubbed, rebacked
ii. [Die vier Jahreszeiten der Hunde], 4 plates (c.700 x 500mm.), [ZBI 3398; Schwerdt III.136; Th.105-108]
iii. [Die Par Force Jagd], 2 plates (c.480 x 730mm.), [ZBI 3393; Schwerdt III:135 ("the largest and most artistic plates engraved by Ridinger himself"); Th. 67-68], cut round within plate mark
iv. [Die grosse Reitschule], 8 plates (c.450 x 700mm.), [ZBI 3417; Schwerdt III:142; Th.708-715]
v. [Die Reiher-Beitze], 2 plates of hawking (c.480 x 670mm.), [Schwerdt III:143; Th. 763-764], first with central crease
vi. [Mezzotints], 3 mezzotint plates (505 x 715mm., or slightly smaller), [Schwerdt III:147a ("a rare set"); Th. 1119, 1121 and 1122], without one plate in series, last 2 cut to image
vii. [Mezzotints], 6 mezzotint plates (c.550 x 430mm.), [Schwerdt III:p.146c (one plate only); Th. 1105-1110], last 2 cut to image
and 6 others (smaller) [Th. 65-66, 236-237, and 1145-1146], bound together in one volume, contemporary half morocco over cloth sides with title in gilt "Vorstellung der Wilden Thiere", binding slightly rubbed, rebacked
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."