Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Full capriole straight ahead / La Capriole entiere sur la ligne. Flight through the air to the right that the hat flies. Etching + engraving. (1760.) Inscribed: J. E. R. / No. 43., otherwise in German-French as above. 20.1 x 14 cm.
Thienemann + Schwarz 689. – Presentation and Description of the School and Campaign Horses by their Lessons XLIII. – Watermark torso of fleur-de-lis. – 4-4.5 cm wide-margined. – Some minimal spots of printer’s ink in the white margin. – The left stitching margin irregular from severance. – Explained in the text part as follows:
« La capriole entiére apendra le cheval à franchir tout, sur quoi li peut mettre sa bouche. Car ce ne seroit pas sans péril, si l’on voudroit forcer le cheval à sauter plus haut. Mais par de telles caprioles beaucoup des Officiers & Soldats ont fauvé leur vie, & evité la captivité, ou ils se sont rendus heureux en poursuivant leur ennemi. »
Offer no. 28,628 / EUR 235. (c. US$ 320.) + shipping
“ Received the (original Ridinger printing-)plate yesterday. Much Thanks from a satiesfied customer. You are a True Gentleman … All the Best! L… F. ”
(Mr. L. A. F., November 5, 2003)