Antique Print-WATCH-DECORATION-ESTHER-REQUEST-KING-Riester-Racinet-Dubois-1858

the front and back of an intricately decorated watch case with timepiece. The front lid shows a Bible scene: Esther 5-6.

Made by M. Riester after Racinet-Dubois.

Medium: Handcoloured engraving with gold heightening on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 20 x 27.5 cm (7.87 x 10.83 inch). Image size: 19 x 25 cm. (7.48 x 9.84 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing. Light ghosting from previous matting. . General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

WATCH-DECORATION-ESTHER-REQUEST-KING | DPO-PCO-2-125

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This print originates from the Horlogerie volume of ‘Collection arche?ologique du Prince Pierre Soltykoff’, a large work by Pierre Dubois, with illustrations by Clerget and Racinet. Published 1858 in Paris.

Biography engraver: Engraved by Riester. Martin Riester (1819-1883) ?.