Lot 5708 - ibid142 Old Master Prints & Drawings – online only - Wednesday, 27. March 2024, 10.00 AM
JOHANN JAKOB WETZEL
(Zurich 1781–1834 Richterswil)
Engraved by HÜRLIMANN, C. RORDORF, F. HEGI and J. SUTER. Six views of Switzerland. 1. Vue de la Chapelle du Guillaume Tell au Lac des IV Cantons; 2. Lungern; 3. L'Auberges à Tracht au Lac de Brienz; 4. Vue de Brunnen vers le Canton d'Unterwalden; 5. Lugano; 6. Staubach.
Colour 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. 25.5 x 34.5 cm to 30 x 43 cm.
The images with predominantly fresh colours and scattered small stains. The broad margins with lighter to stronger dust and greying, somewhat yellowed in parts and with scattered stains and light wear. No. 5 with a small area of moisture damage on the right hand margin. Some of sheets with remains of old mounts verso.
CHF 300 / 400 | (€ 310 / 410)
Sold for CHF 875 (including buyer’s premium)
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