Lot 1141
  • 1141

Karl Bodmer (After)

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Karl Bodmer (After)
  • Sih-chida and Mahchsi-Karehde
  • Aquatint engraving original hand-coloring, heightened with gum Arabic
  • plate: 502 by 417 mm 19 3/4 by 16 3/8 in
  • sheet: 623 by 454 mm 24 1/2 by 17 7/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint and engraving with gum arabic, 1843-44, from Reise in das innere Nord-America, on wove paper, framed.

Provenance

Arader Galleries, Philadelphia.

Condition

The print is in good condition, with wide margins. The left and lower sheet edges slightly uneven. Some creasing, small inconspicuous tears and surface soiling at the sheet edges. A few small spots of pale discoloration and stray ink/watercolor in the margins. The verso in good condition, partially examined.
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