Lot 298
Friedrich Justin Bertuch. "Bilderbuch fü Kinder" (Children's Picture Book: Natural History). Four (4) beautiful hand-colored antique engravings from a disbounded volume of "Bilderbuch fü Kinder" (Children's Picture Book) by Friedrich Justin Bertuch which ultimately became 12 volumes, with 6000 illustrations. Bertuch enjoyed a phenomenal career in art and printing and co-founded the Weimar Princely Free Drawing School and for a time, the number one employer of Weimar. His colored engravings are prized the world over.
A perfect foursome each engraving measures 9.5 x 8", in excellent condition, bold colors and ready for professional framing. Estimated Value $500 - 800
From the Collection of Mark Rofeh.
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