Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). An Aurochs Hunting. Recte it is the European Bison. In releasing bound coming out from the forest expected already by four hounds, of which he has finished already three. But three further ones running after. Toned lithograph by Hermann Menzler printed by A. Renaud for L. J. Heymann in Berlin. (1863-65.) Inscribed: Gez. v. J. H(sic!). Ridinger, lith. v. H. Menzler etc., otherwise in German as above. 31.5 x 22.8 cm.
(Joh. El. Ridinger’s Hunting Album) II/3. – Comp. Thienemann 140. – From the “(Album of Interesting Hunt and Group Pictures)” carried as 2nd part. – The whole rare set almost unknown to literature and comprising 80 sheets plus a recently discovered illustrated title of far larger image size (47.5 x 36 cm), though practically to be completed just peu à peu. In the pictorial effect corresponding to that of the aquatint technique not used by Ridinger anymore. – On wide-margined light cardboard of impeccable freshness.
Faithfully repeating the action of the 2nd sheet of “The Fair Game hounded by Several Kinds of the Hounds”, though not rounded at top and with varying design of the landscape background. – Especially in regard of this modification
a first degree collection enrichment .
Offer no. 28,445 / EUR 343. / export price EUR 326. (c. US$ 453.) + 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
„ das ‚Haupt-Schwein‘ ist gut … angekommen und gefällt … falls sich weitere Funde … auftun, freue ich mich über Ihre Nachricht “
(Herr W. S., 29. August 2002)