Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Carriage Horse(s). A pair harnessed to the left with the carriage still visible with the nobleman’s driver. In the background park with column of water. Etching + engraving. (1755.) Monogrammed: J. E. R. fec., inscribed in German as above. 19 x 15.1 cm.
Th. + Schwarz 489. – Design of some Horses VI, 9. – “These plates are much wanted …” (Thienemann 1856).
Offer no. 15,164 / EUR 190. (c. US$ 267.) + shipping
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