David Adolph Constant Artz - By H. de Tebera - Printing Plate
Auction details
| Start time | 5-10-2026 at 16:49 |
| End time | 12-10-2026 at 19:08 |
Starting bid €275
Buyer's premium : 15%
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| Pick up | No, not possible |
| Location | Sevilla, Spain |
- Description
- David Adolph Constant Artz (1837-1890)
| Type of artwork | Prints & Editions |
| Period | 1800 to 1899 (19th century) |
| Technique | Mixed printing techniques |
| Framed | Framed |
| Dimensions | 33 x 26 cm (h x w) |
| Incl. frame | 47 x 39 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Unsigned/Print signed |
Title:
David Adolph Constant Artz (1837–1890), after by H. de Tebera - Rare Original Metal Printing Plate - Framed
Description:
A very rare and exclusive original metal calcographic printing plate (matrix) engraved with a burin tool. This is a unique collector's piece, as it is the actual metal plate (made of a high-quality brass/copper alloy) historically used in printmaking workshops to press ink onto paper, now beautifully preserved and displayed as a striking work of art on its own.
Based on the Masterpiece:
This engraving is a faithful reproduction of David Artz's famous oil painting "Jongen en meisje in het duin" (Boy and Girl in the Dunes), created between 1870 and 1890, which is currently preserved in the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (Object number SK-A-2591).
The scene depicts a romantic and serene costumbrist courtship between a young local couple resting near the coastal dunes. The artist's signature ("Artz") is clearly visible in reverse on the bottom right corner of the metal plate, fully integrated into the engraving. This masterful technical work was executed by the renowned engraver H. de Tebera.
Technical details & Condition:
A magnificent, unique, and highly unusual piece for serious collectors of Dutch art, the Hague School, and historical graphic editions.
Description:
A very rare and exclusive original metal calcographic printing plate (matrix) engraved with a burin tool. This is a unique collector's piece, as it is the actual metal plate (made of a high-quality brass/copper alloy) historically used in printmaking workshops to press ink onto paper, now beautifully preserved and displayed as a striking work of art on its own.
Based on the Masterpiece:
This engraving is a faithful reproduction of David Artz's famous oil painting "Jongen en meisje in het duin" (Boy and Girl in the Dunes), created between 1870 and 1890, which is currently preserved in the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (Object number SK-A-2591).
The scene depicts a romantic and serene costumbrist courtship between a young local couple resting near the coastal dunes. The artist's signature ("Artz") is clearly visible in reverse on the bottom right corner of the metal plate, fully integrated into the engraving. This masterful technical work was executed by the renowned engraver H. de Tebera.
Technical details & Condition:
- Front: Excellent condition. The incised lines remain deep, crisp, and clean, showcasing a fantastic clair-obscur contrast. It displays a beautiful, stable natural aging crystalline metallic patina.
- Reverse: Good historical condition. It features the characteristic green-blue copper oxide patina around the corners and edges, alongside industrial lamination marks and horizontal residues of old cleaning paste/glue from its original workshop mounting.
- Framing: The plate is tightly fitted and mounted within its original period wooden frame, featuring a wide profile and a front metal plate that reads "Grabado" (Engraving). The back retains its traditional craftsmanship wood-strip mounting and an old hanger.
- Metal Plate: 26 x 33 cm approx.
- Total Frame: 39 x 47 cm approx.
A magnificent, unique, and highly unusual piece for serious collectors of Dutch art, the Hague School, and historical graphic editions.
| Condition | |||||
| Condition | Good | ||||
| • Overall Condition: Good condition. • Front: Deep and crisp engraved lines, no deep scratches. Natural aging patina. • Reverse: Natural green-blue copper oxidation along edges. Minor residue from original mounting. Perfectly solid. • Frame: Original period wooden frame, sturdy and firmly attached. Light wear on corners. | |||||
| Shipment | |||||
| Shipment | Parcel post Please note: When shipping via parcel post, glass breakage is at the buyer's risk. | ||||
| Price | Up to 5 kg.
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David Adolph Constant Artz (1837-1890)
Dutch 39 cm
47 cm
26 cm
33 cm