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Group of 7 German Military Uniform Hand-Colored Lithographs

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

A set of seven hand-colored lithographs published by the lithographic firm of J.G. Bach in Leipzig, depicting various 19th-century German military uniform studies. The subjects include several branches and specific regiments with titles such as Husaren, Katti und Klingenberg, Generalität, Cadetten und Artillerieschüler, Artillerie, and Grenadier-Garde de Kaila. Each print features detailed depictions of multiple figures in uniform, including officers, non-commissioned officers, and cadets, set against simple landscape backgrounds. The publisher mark Lith. Anst. v. J. G. Bach, Leipzig is printed along the lower margin of each sheet. Sight: 10 x 12 in. Framed: 13 x 15 in.

Location: 5E


Condition report:

Prominent water staining and tidelines are visible along the bottom margins of at least two prints, most notably the Grenadier-Garde and Cadetten plates. All sheets exhibit moderate to heavy paper toning consistent with age. Scattered foxing is present throughout the collection. The frames show light handling wear and minor scuffing to the finish. Backing papers remain intact.