Bidspirit auction | Karl Bodmer ”Cleveland Lighthouse” Aquatint

Karl Bodmer ”Cleveland Lighthouse” Aquatint - Johann Carl ”Karl” Bodmer (Swiss/French, 1809-1893). Aquatint etching with hand-coloring titled ”Cleveland Lighthouse on the Lake Erie, ” state one, vig. 32 from ”Travels in the Interior of North America, ” ca. 1832-1843. With a C. Bodmer blindstamp. Published in Paris by Arthus Bertrand, in Coblenz by Jakob Hoelscher, and in London by Ackerman & Co. Unmatted; height: 17 1/4 in x width: 23 3/4 in. Matted; height: 20 in x width: 25 in. Condition: The colors are bold and deep. The sheet is unevenly toned, especially along the extreme edges. There are creases, handling marks, and soiling throughout, particularly along the edges and margins. Small losses to each of the four corners. Undulation to the sheet. Some skimming to the verso. Housed within an acidic mat. The work is not frame.