Lot 5706 - ibid142 Old Master Prints & Drawings - online only - Wednesday, 27. March 2024, 10.00 AM
JOHANN JAKOB WETZEL
(Zurich 1781–1834 Richterswil)
Engraved by C. RORDORF. Three views of Lago Maggiore: 1. Locarno; 2. Les Isles Borromées; 3. La Statue de St. Charles Borromée pres d'Arona.
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 C. Rordorf. Publié par Orell Fussli & Comp. à Zurich.
19.5 x 27.5 cm. Sheet size: ca. 30.5 x 44.5 cm.
The images with fresh colours, with some discolouration in the upper part of the picture. The broad margins somewhat sunned, slightly dusty in parts and with a few traces of wear. No.2 with traces of a former binding on the left margin and a small tear on the right hand margin, well beyond the image.
CHF 200 / 300 | (€ 210 / 310)
Sold for CHF 400 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.