Georg Philipp, I Rugendas (1666 /1742) - Christian Rugendas (1708 /1781) - Scena con cavalli presso il maniscalco






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An 18th‑century aquatint by Georg Philipp Rugendas I and Christian Rugendas, titled Scena con cavalli presso il maniscalco, signed on the plate, in good condition with a laid paper bearing a watermark, measuring 175 by 245 mm, originating from Germany.
Description from the seller
Type: Aquatint / Mezzotint;
Condition: Excellent inking, good state of conservation with slight traces of foxing and browning, adhesive marks. The paper shows a light and natural browning of age, minimal margins, all as per photo;
Support: Laid paper with watermark "Giglio di Strasburgo" clearly visible on the back and in transmitted light;
Shipping: INSURED shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the work must be reported to the courier at delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure.
Provenance: Provenance from a private collection;
The work is the fruit of a collaboration between two well-known German artists of the same family, as clearly indicated by the original inscriptions visible on the lower margin:
• The painter (on the left): "Georg Philipp Rugendas pinx: in Augusta 1707". Georg Philipp Rugendas I (1666–1742) was a famous painter and engraver from Augsburg, renowned in Europe for his lively genre scenes, military encampments and chivalric battles.
• The engraver (on the right): "Christian Rugendas del: sculp: et excudit Aug: Vind:". Christian Rugendas (1708–1781), son of Georg Philipp, specialized in mezzotint and aquatint engraving of his father’s drawings and paintings, spreading their style.
• Identification of the sheet: The central monogram "Y..5." indicates the precise cataloging of the plate within the series of prints dedicated to military scenes and farriers published by the family workshop in Augsburg.
Seller's Story
Type: Aquatint / Mezzotint;
Condition: Excellent inking, good state of conservation with slight traces of foxing and browning, adhesive marks. The paper shows a light and natural browning of age, minimal margins, all as per photo;
Support: Laid paper with watermark "Giglio di Strasburgo" clearly visible on the back and in transmitted light;
Shipping: INSURED shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the work must be reported to the courier at delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure.
Provenance: Provenance from a private collection;
The work is the fruit of a collaboration between two well-known German artists of the same family, as clearly indicated by the original inscriptions visible on the lower margin:
• The painter (on the left): "Georg Philipp Rugendas pinx: in Augusta 1707". Georg Philipp Rugendas I (1666–1742) was a famous painter and engraver from Augsburg, renowned in Europe for his lively genre scenes, military encampments and chivalric battles.
• The engraver (on the right): "Christian Rugendas del: sculp: et excudit Aug: Vind:". Christian Rugendas (1708–1781), son of Georg Philipp, specialized in mezzotint and aquatint engraving of his father’s drawings and paintings, spreading their style.
• Identification of the sheet: The central monogram "Y..5." indicates the precise cataloging of the plate within the series of prints dedicated to military scenes and farriers published by the family workshop in Augsburg.
