1790 ANTIQUE PRINT Set - 2 - Hand/Color ENGR. MOUSES, LEMURS Etc HD2
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1258829 | Edition Type: Limited Edition |
| Print Type: Copper Plate | Subject: Birds |
| Original/Reproduction: Original Print | Date of Creation: Pre-1800 |
| Listed By: Dealer or Reseller |
Title Title "Bilderbuch zum Nutzen und Vergnügen der Jugend" Author/Artist Friedrich Justin Bertuch Date 1790 - 1810 Sizes ... 7" 3/4 x 9" 3/4 (20 x 25 cm) Description Numbered copper engraving. First Edition. Fine original hand colouring. Subject ... Remarks Text leaf with description and/or scientific explanation in French and German. "Bilderbuch zum Nutzen und Vergnügen der Jugendil"By F.J.Bertuch Description of the work.We are currentlyoffering a selection of rare printsfrom the "Bilderbuch zum Nutzen und Vergnügen der Jugend" publishedin Weimar from 1790 to 1810 with 1187 hand colored large 4to prints after drawings ofsome of the most important artists of the times including Bloch, Jablonsky, J. F. Sickler, Esper, Bernhardi. In the preface of his monumental work Bertuch wrote that the drawings were "well and truly drawn ... because nothing is more important than that right from the beginning the eye of the child becomes accustomed to an accurate depiction of things." The colorful images - featuring rare and unusual phenomena wherever possible -were scientifically accurate and sophisticated in their composition and execution.The images were copper engraved and the plates - with beautifully hand colored bright large illustrations - depict insects, birds, plants, flowers, fruits, minerals, costumes and many different informativeillustration from the realm of nature, the arts and sciences.The condition of these prints is remarkable for a work that isabout 200 years old, with strong plate marks. There is little or no foxing, with characteristic strong plate marks on contemporary white paper. Prints are accompanied by the relevantoriginal descriptive text. Each print in quarto edition measure approximately 7” 3/4 by 9” 3/4 (20 by 25 cm). All our prints are authentic hand colored antique prints.We describe all items as accurately as possible with any condition exceptionsnoted. Please use your judgement to confirm our accuracy and take into consideration that unless otherwisestated, these items are used. Please make careful decisions before bidding and email us with any questions.Biography of the Artist.Fredrich Justin Bertuch(1747 – 1822)Born in Weimar(Germany) in 1747, Bertuch a was a successful entrepreneur, artist and prolific author. He was the son of a skilled physician and at the age of 15 he became orphan. He lived with his uncle who provide him an education in theology and law. He learned Spanish and translated Don Quixote into German, and tried his hand at writing.In Weimar Bertuch met and made friends with J.W. Goethe. In 1774 Bertuch founded adrawing school, and in 1780 he founded a factory for artificial flowers in order to give "unfortunate unemployed girls of the middle class a wholesome occupation." One of those girls -- Christiane Vulpius, later became Goethe's wife. Later he launched a fashion magazineswith which he could also advertise the products of his factories.Bertuch became the largest employer in Weimar.Bertuch also established a cottage industry - the "Industrie Comptoir" - which was intended as a trading house to give local manufacturers, artists and handwokers a place to show their wares.In 1790, Bertuch began his major publishing project-- the first pictorial encyclopedia a 12-volume work with vibrant illustrations.Payment:PayPal. Credit Cards (by paypal). Shipping & H andling: International First-Class air mail shipping service(transit time will be about 4/5 working days). Items can be combined to save on postage:the shipping rate will be the rate for the largest item in the group +1$ for each added item. Professional packaging using only new materials.Insurance:Offered. Shippig costs are with insurance included.Note: We do ask is that all auctions be paid in full within 30 days of the first auction. When you need us to ship the group of items, please request us the final bill and we'll send you all the details to complete the check-out.
