Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Entrance of a Herd of Boars into the Boar Park. One boar already is in the park, another one just plunges in, followed by four more. Toned lithograph by Hermann Menzler printed by A. Renaud for L. J. Heymann in Berlin. (1863-65.) Inscribed: Gez.v.J.E.Ridinger,lith.v.H.Menzler, otherwise in German as above. 26.3 x 29.5 cm.

(Joh. El. Ridinger’s Hunting Album) II/20. – Comp. Thienemann 32. – From the “(Album of interesting Hunt and Group Pictures)” carried as the 2^nd section. – The complete, almost unknown, rare set comprises 80 sheets. In the pictorial effect the works correspond to the manner of aquatint not used by Ridinger anymore. – On buff wide-margined paper.

Though nearly following sheet 20 of the Prince’s Hunting Pleasure, in regard of the independent pictorial effect

a  fine  collection  enrichment .

Offer no. 12,318 / EUR  322. / Export price EUR  306. (c. US$ 485.) + shipping

Presently available here :
Johann Elias Ridinger’s Hunting Album
77 (of 80) toned lithographs
in optically quite particular-fine garb
as well as
a rich selection of single sheets

“ Thank you Mr. Niemeyer – I will take it! … It should look very nice in my new office. Best regards ”

(Mr. J. R. L., January 6, 2006)