Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Treacherously flattering Tiger. Recte supposedly a jaguar (Felis onca, Linn.), standing on a rock with half closed eyes, bowed ahead. Etching + engraving. (1738.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec / N. 31., title in German as before. 18.7 x 14,8 cm.

Thienemann + Schwarz 421. – Sheet 31 from Design of Several Animals ( “These sheets are much wanted and often copied”, Th. 1856 ). – Marvellous, wide-margined impression of the 1^st edition.
Offer no. 7,289 / EUR  202. (c. US$ 320.) + shipping

Also available from this set :
original copper-printing-plates + more single sheets

“ I am curious as to the history of this (original Ridinger printing-)plate (just I bought) and the others you have offered. Did you purchase them from the Ridinger estate (indirectly, indeed) or a private collector? These are truly rare one of a kind pieces ”

(Mr. L. A. F., October 28, 2003)

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