89. The Riddle
Estimate
EUR 300 - 500
Sold
EUR 500
Session
Thu, 19 June 2025 18:00
Dimensions
width 12 cm, height 16 cm
Description
etching and needle engraving, signed and dated, engraved, top left, "Th. Aman, 1876"; engraved inscription center bottom, under the frame, "THE RIDDLE"; engraved inscription right bottom, under the frame, "IMP. BY THE AUTHOR"
Research information
The work is cataloged in "The repertoire of Romanian graphics of the 19th century", vol.I, A-R, Bucharest, 1974, at page 48, cat. 199. A version of the engraving is reproduced in "Theodor Aman Engraver", Mariana Vida, Bucharest, 1993 under cat. 75, under the title "The Riddle", page 68.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 12 cm, height 16 cm
Description
etching and needle engraving, signed and dated, engraved, top left, "Th. Aman, 1876"; engraved inscription center bottom, under the frame, "THE RIDDLE"; engraved inscription right bottom, under the frame, "IMP. BY THE AUTHOR"
Research information
The work is cataloged in "The repertoire of Romanian graphics of the 19th century", vol.I, A-R, Bucharest, 1974, at page 48, cat. 199. A version of the engraving is reproduced in "Theodor Aman Engraver", Mariana Vida, Bucharest, 1993 under cat. 75, under the title "The Riddle", page 68.
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