Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). A Fox Hunt. Seized from all sides by three hounds at the foot of a dead tree the fox defends itself with last effort. Toned lithograph by A. Rohlfs printed by A. Renaud for L. J. Heymann in Berlin. (1863-65.) Inscribed: Gez. v. J. E. Ridinger, lith. v. A. Rohlfs etc., otherwise in German as before. 31.5 x 22.7 cm.

(Hermann Menzler’s “Joh. El. Ridinger’s Hunting Album” II/8.) – Comp. Thienemann 152. – From the “(Album of interesting Hunt and Group Pictures)” carried as 2^nd part. – The whole rare set almost unknown to literature and practically to be completed just peu à peu, comprises 80 sheets plus a recently discovered illustrated title of far larger image size (47.5 x 36 cm), quite predominantly by Menzler himself. – On strong, wide-margined paper. Especially in the lower and upper margin quite minimally colour or brown spotted.

The scene of sheet 14 of the “Fair Game hounded by the Different Kinds of Hounds”, here, however, without the fourth hound far right and also visibly differently accentuated in the surroundings though keeping the two main trees whose essential one in the centre resumes Ridinger’s vanity symbolism. Also not taken over the top rounding. By this, however,

a  first  degree  collection  enrichment .

Offer no. 28,426 / EUR  330. / export price EUR  314. (c. US$ 437.) + 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, The prints (you are delivered two weeks ago) are being framed right now. My framer is very particular (works for the National Gallery … ) and I am having a perfect frame made for the large Ridinger (the imperial stag hunt Th. 67). Best regards ”

(Mr. J. R. L., November 19, 2003)