Lot 5707 - ibid142 Old Master Prints & Drawings – online only - Wednesday, 27. March 2024, 10.00 AM
After JOHANN JAKOB WETZEL
(Zurich 1781–1834 Richterswil)
Engraved by C. RORDORF, F. HEGI and J. SUTER. Eight views of Switzerland. 1. Lungern; 2. Scherzligen; 3. Cerlier; 4. Sarnen; 5. Tracht; 6. Vue du Lac de Brienz et de L'Écoulement de L'Aare à Interlachen; 7. Vue prise de Beckenried vers Schwytz; 8. Vue prise de Winkel.
Colour aquatint etchings. The border lines in pen and black ink.
Each with engraved title, inscription and signature on lower margin: Dessiné d'apres nature par J.J.Wetzel. Grave par... Publié par Orell Fussli & Comp. à Zurich.
19.5 x 27.5 cm. Sheet size: from ca. 30 x 43.5 cm to 39 x 45.5 cm.
The images predominantly with fresh colours and in almost untouched condition. No. 3 with light traces of dirt in the upper part of the picture. Some images with tiny stains. The broad margins are somewhat sunned and with scattered faint creases. The broad margins of a few of the sheets are somewhat dusty and with light traces of wear.
CHF 500 / 700 | (€ 520 / 720)
Sold for CHF 813 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.