First scientific representation of the rhinoceros
Johann Elias Ridinger, RHINOCEROS. Nasehorn. Rhinocerot
Drawn by Ridinger “from life” in Augsburg 1748
The Master’s PERSONAL COPY
in proofs before corrections & numbering
Johann Elias Ridinger, Representation of the Fair Game with the respective Tracks and Traces
With the 22-Page Story “The Bavarian Hiesel” :
L. C. E. H. F. Wildungen, Weidmanns Feierabende,
(a New Handbook for Hunters and Friends of Hunting)
But the fox is not seen yet :
Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, La Chasse (for the fox)
Show-Piece of a Great Rarity of Natural History
Johann Elias Ridinger, This Stag of 14 Points … so a 3 Legger … has been shot in 1748 / Ditto … in 1739 this fawn depicted with 3 legs … In addition a second calf with crippled forelegs.
The original printing plate for Th. 356
Johann Elias Ridinger, The Stag caught in the Turn-iron
In the original coloring from Foreign Field Sports :
Samuel Howitt, Hunted Elephant / The Elephant Killed
Splendidly large-sized, splendidly high-graded drawing
and as such exceedingly precious today :
Johann Elias Ridinger, “The Spring of the Hounds”
The pictorial drawing for Th. 105
“The Capercaillie is the Noblest among all Wood Birds”
Johann Elias Ridinger, The Capercaillie Display
“ Thanks a lot for your answer to my request, in such a short time and in such a detail! I’m pleasantly surprised with the fact that you presented me 3 different options! The 2 options … although very tempting (pricewise, extra prints etc) do not interest me, because of the condition of the prints. As a collector I wouldn’t like anything else but the best – the first option. To be absolutely honest with you, I expected the price to be high, but not so much … (It’s a) ‘Museum quality’ piece … Congratulations for the excellent pieces you offer !!! ”
(Mr. L. M., January 12, 2016)