“ On top , however , the Eagle Owl is enthroned … ”
Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Bird-catcher going to the Fowling-floor with his Utensils. Oiseleur sur L’oiselerie tirant les filets. Etching and engraving by Martin Elias Ridinger (1730 Augsburg 1780). Ca. 1764. Inscribed: Joh. El. Ridinger inv. del. et exc. Aug. Vind. / Mart. El. Ridinger sculps., otherwise in German-French as above. 34 x 26 cm.
Thienemann + Schwarz 131. – Sheet 19 (“S.”) of the 25-sheet set of Hunters and Falconers with their Work, here
“ In the hands he carries the disk on the long pole, destined to the seat of the owl which has an important role with his catching. Beside him his trusty, well-loaded, thus quite slowly striding along white horse. On it poles, bird-cages, large and small, round and square, nets, cloth and what else not, on top, however, the long-eared owl is enthroned … In the background the well-equipped fowling-floor, the destination of the excursion. ”
Shining contrast-rich on buff laid paper as characteristic of the contemporary impressions. – Typographic watermark. – At the sides with 3.8-4 cm of fine, top and below with 7.8 and 7 cm resp. excellently wide margins.
Offer no. 28,593 / EUR 760. / export price EUR 722. (c. US$ 1003.) + shipping
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(Herr D. L., 4. Januar 2010)