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Ridinger, Johann Elias
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 112 plates in one volume, comprising:
- Paper
i. Lehrreiche Fabeln aus dem Reiche der Thiere. 1744, title printed in red and black, 16 engraved plates, [Thienemann 765-780], without text
ii. [Fabul. XVII-XX. After 1767], 4 plates, [Th. 781-784], without text
iii. [Vögel], 8 plates, [Th. 755-762]
iv. [Miscellaneous], 2 plates, [Th. 389-390]
v. [Kämpfe reissender Thiere], 8 plates, [Th. 716-723]
vi. Elephanten. ?1744, title and 3 plates, [Th. 537-540]
vii. [Acht Blatt Loewen], 8 plates, [Th. 517-524]
viii. [Vier Blatt Baere], 4 plates, [Th. 525-528]
ix. [Sechs Tafeln Cameele], 6 plates, [Th. 529-534]
x. [Zehn Tafeln Affen oder doch ihnen verwandte thiere], 10 plates, [Th. 541-550]
xi. [Jaeger und Falkoniers mit ihren Verrichtungen], 25 plates, [Th. 114-138], without title (Th. 113)
xii. [Fürstliche Personen zu Pferde], 17 plates, [Th. 819-835]
Together bound in a folio volume (505 x 330mm.), plates cut round (most within plate marks) and inlaid to folio size, eighteenth-century red morocco with arms of Jeanne-Antoine Poisson, duchesse-marquise de Pompadour (1721-1764) on covers (a reimboitage), spine with morocco labels "Tom.I" and "Ridinger Dessins...", the latter modern, gilt edges, a few plates cut down touching letters, some corners of binding skilfully repaired
ii. [Fabul. XVII-XX. After 1767], 4 plates, [Th. 781-784], without text
iii. [Vögel], 8 plates, [Th. 755-762]
iv. [Miscellaneous], 2 plates, [Th. 389-390]
v. [Kämpfe reissender Thiere], 8 plates, [Th. 716-723]
vi. Elephanten. ?1744, title and 3 plates, [Th. 537-540]
vii. [Acht Blatt Loewen], 8 plates, [Th. 517-524]
viii. [Vier Blatt Baere], 4 plates, [Th. 525-528]
ix. [Sechs Tafeln Cameele], 6 plates, [Th. 529-534]
x. [Zehn Tafeln Affen oder doch ihnen verwandte thiere], 10 plates, [Th. 541-550]
xi. [Jaeger und Falkoniers mit ihren Verrichtungen], 25 plates, [Th. 114-138], without title (Th. 113)
xii. [Fürstliche Personen zu Pferde], 17 plates, [Th. 819-835]
Together bound in a folio volume (505 x 330mm.), plates cut round (most within plate marks) and inlaid to folio size, eighteenth-century red morocco with arms of Jeanne-Antoine Poisson, duchesse-marquise de Pompadour (1721-1764) on covers (a reimboitage), spine with morocco labels "Tom.I" and "Ridinger Dessins...", the latter modern, gilt edges, a few plates cut down touching letters, some corners of binding skilfully repaired
Provenance
Rudolf von Gutmann, sale in these rooms, 2 April 1993, lot 83 (offered as 2 volumes)
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."