Lot 3638 - A190 Old Master Prints - Friday, 27. September 2019, 10.00 AM
KARL BODMER
(Zurich 1809 - 1893 Paris)
Pehriska-Ruhpa. Ein Mönnitarri-Indianer. Indian - Maennitarre ou gros Ventre.
Hand-coloured aquatint etching, partly heightened with egg white. On firm wove paper.
Engraved signature lower right in the image: Ch. Bodmer. Engraved title and inscription below the image: Dessiné d'apres nature par Ch. Bodmer. Gravé par Paul Legrand. Imp. de Finot & Bougeard. Numbered upper right Tab: XVII.; Blind stamp centre bottom: Ch. Bodmer.
51.5 x 37 cm (sheet size: 62 x 45 cm, cut slightly unevenly). Framed.
The broad margins evenly browned, occasional water stains below. A few small tears. Three corners with small paper loss and creases. Verso evenly browned. Slightly browned within the passepartout and with occasional minor spots. The image with fresh colours and in good condition.
CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Sold for CHF 2 000 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.