Pyne, William Henry (1769 London 1843). Dustman. The second-hand dealer collecting the garbage. While the journeyman empties his basket into the horse cart the boss looks out with large bell + basket. Aquatint printed in color and colored by hand for William Miller. 1805. 25.4 x 34.2 cm.
From Lipperheide Gca 18. – With text sheet. – Trimmed to platemark on three sides, but much white plate margin. – Charming sheet of a rare representation .
Offer no. 6,702 / EUR 135. (c. US$ 184.) + shipping
“ I am curious as to the history of this (original Ridinger printing-)plate (just I bought) and the others you have offered. Did you purchase them from the Ridinger estate (indirectly, indeed) or a private collector? These are truly rare one of a kind pieces ”
(Mr. L. A. F., October 28, 2003)