Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch - "Chess Players"

Description

Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch (German, 1779-1857). "The Chess Players" (Schachspieler-Les joueurs d'echecs). Engraving on paper, signed "Retzsch" and dated 1831 lower right, (8 x 9 inches), mounted to a larger sheet of paper; unframed.10.75 in. x 14 in.

Condition

For condition report requests, please contact us at least 24-48 hours prior to the auction start time. Lot descriptions do not contain condition information and the absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and are prepared by request on a first come, first served basis. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to our buyers and reflect the opinion of the auction house and should not be taken as a statement of fact or free from human error.

Buyer's Premium

28%

Dimensions

10.75 x 14 in

Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch - "Chess Players"

Lot 0901

Estimate $200-$400Mar 14, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$100

SET YOUR MAX BID

$100

Good Bid

$150

Strong Bid

$200

Competitive Bid

Or select a higher max bid amount

Get approved to bid.

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

30th Anniversary Antiques Auction- Session II

Mar 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Epping, NH, United States

Arthur Bowen Davies - Three Works: Arthur Bowen Davies (American/ Italian 1862-1928). Three Lithographs/ Lithotints of Nudes. Including "Stream of Silver," 1919-1920, and a larger example depicting two female nudes numbered "24/ 25"

Mar 14, 2026Arthur Bowen Davies - Three Works

Johan Barthold Jongkind- The Old Port of Rotterdam: Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch/ French, 1819-1891). "The Old Port of Rotterdam," 1864. Etching, signed and dated "Jongkind 1864" in the plate.Image: H: 9 in., W: 12 in.Sheet: H: 13.5 in., W: 16.25 in.

Mar 14, 2026Johan Barthold Jongkind- The Old Port of Rotterdam

N. Henry Bingham - Indians on the Lookout: N. Henry Bingham (American, b. 1939). Indians on the Lookout. Oil on panel, signed "Bingham" lower right. Together with a portrait of an Indian, watercolor on card, signed on the reverse "G.E.

Mar 14, 2026N. Henry Bingham - Indians on the Lookout

After Cornelius David Krieghoff - Moccasin Seller: After Cornelius David Krieghoff (Canadian, 1815-1872). Moccasin Seller, 19th Century. Oil on canvas, bearing the signature "C. Krieghoff" behind one leg.H: 10.5 in., W: 6.75 in., D: 1 in.

Mar 14, 2026After Cornelius David Krieghoff - Moccasin Seller

Navajo Yei Wool Weaving: Navajo Yei Wool Weaving, 1930s. Handspun and woven in ivory, shades of brown and gold colored yarns on a natural grey field, depicting a row of six female teis, each with square head, elongated stick

Mar 14, 2026Navajo Yei Wool Weaving

Navajo Germantown Sampler: Navajo Germantown Wool "Eye-Dazzler" Sampler, 1880-1910. Woven in bright red, green, white and black yarns on a brown field with a diamond design in alternating colored bands, one side sewn with

Mar 14, 2026Navajo Germantown Sampler

Navajo Rug, Helen Banally, Hubbell Trading Post: Navajo Ganado Regional Style Woven Rug, Helen Banally, Nazlini, Arizona, Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, Arizona. Woven in red, black, grey yellow and beige in diamond, lozenge, arrowhead, arrow shaft

Mar 14, 2026Navajo Rug, Helen Banally, Hubbell Trading Post

Zapotec Woven Wool Bird, Fish and Duck Rug: Zapotec Woven Wool Bird, Fish and Duck Rug. Woven in brown, black and ivory yarns with alternating rows of four fish, four birds in flight and four ducks, two fringed ends.52.5 in. x 75.125 in.

Mar 14, 2026Zapotec Woven Wool Bird, Fish and Duck Rug

Southwest Wool Weaving of a Lion: Southwest Wool Weaving of a Lion, 20th Century. Woven in ivory, grey and shades of brown yarns with a depiction of a lion looking over his shoulder, within step-fret borders and fringed ends.29.5 in.

Mar 14, 2026Southwest Wool Weaving of a Lion

Mexican Woven Textile and a Weaving: Mexican Woven Textile and a Weaving, 20th Century. The first woven in red, yellow, brown and white yarns with a wolf peering over his shoulder at a stag and flanked by eagles, within brown and white

Mar 14, 2026Mexican Woven Textile and a Weaving

Paul Delamain- Orientalist Study of a Battle Scene: Paul Delamain (French 1821-1882). Orientalist Study of a Group of Algerian Horsemen, an additional horse and rider drawn on the reverse, pencil on paper signed "Paul D" lower right, red oval stamp

Mar 14, 2026Paul Delamain- Orientalist Study of a Battle Scene

Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch - "Chess Players": Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch (German, 1779-1857). "The Chess Players" (Schachspieler-Les joueurs d'echecs). Engraving on paper, signed "Retzsch" and dated 1831 lower right, (8 x 9 inches), mounted

Mar 14, 2026Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch - "Chess Players"

Arthur Bowen Davies - Three Works: Arthur Bowen Davies (American/ Italian 1862-1928). Three Lithographs/ Lithotints of Nudes. Including "Stream of Silver," 1919-1920, and a larger example depicting two female nudes numbered "24/ 25"

Mar 14, 2026Arthur Bowen Davies - Three Works

Johan Barthold Jongkind- The Old Port of Rotterdam: Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch/ French, 1819-1891). "The Old Port of Rotterdam," 1864. Etching, signed and dated "Jongkind 1864" in the plate.Image: H: 9 in., W: 12 in.Sheet: H: 13.5 in., W: 16.25 in.

Mar 14, 2026Johan Barthold Jongkind- The Old Port of Rotterdam

N. Henry Bingham - Indians on the Lookout: N. Henry Bingham (American, b. 1939). Indians on the Lookout. Oil on panel, signed "Bingham" lower right. Together with a portrait of an Indian, watercolor on card, signed on the reverse "G.E.

Mar 14, 2026N. Henry Bingham - Indians on the Lookout

After Cornelius David Krieghoff - Moccasin Seller: After Cornelius David Krieghoff (Canadian, 1815-1872). Moccasin Seller, 19th Century. Oil on canvas, bearing the signature "C. Krieghoff" behind one leg.H: 10.5 in., W: 6.75 in., D: 1 in.

Mar 14, 2026After Cornelius David Krieghoff - Moccasin Seller

Navajo Yei Wool Weaving: Navajo Yei Wool Weaving, 1930s. Handspun and woven in ivory, shades of brown and gold colored yarns on a natural grey field, depicting a row of six female teis, each with square head, elongated stick

Mar 14, 2026Navajo Yei Wool Weaving

Navajo Germantown Sampler: Navajo Germantown Wool "Eye-Dazzler" Sampler, 1880-1910. Woven in bright red, green, white and black yarns on a brown field with a diamond design in alternating colored bands, one side sewn with

Mar 14, 2026Navajo Germantown Sampler

Navajo Rug, Helen Banally, Hubbell Trading Post: Navajo Ganado Regional Style Woven Rug, Helen Banally, Nazlini, Arizona, Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, Arizona. Woven in red, black, grey yellow and beige in diamond, lozenge, arrowhead, arrow shaft

Mar 14, 2026Navajo Rug, Helen Banally, Hubbell Trading Post

Zapotec Woven Wool Bird, Fish and Duck Rug: Zapotec Woven Wool Bird, Fish and Duck Rug. Woven in brown, black and ivory yarns with alternating rows of four fish, four birds in flight and four ducks, two fringed ends.52.5 in. x 75.125 in.

Mar 14, 2026Zapotec Woven Wool Bird, Fish and Duck Rug

Related Items

1679 ILLUSTRATED BIBLE antique Icones biblicae Veteris et Novi Testamenti RARE: Title: 1679 ILLUSTRATED BIBLE antique Icones biblicae Veteris et Novi Testamenti RARE Description: KUSEL M. Icones biblicae Veteris et Novi Testamenti. Figuren Biblischer Historien Alten u. Neuen Test

1679 ILLUSTRATED BIBLE antique Icones biblicae Veteris et Novi Testamenti RARE

1800s REMBRANDT B62 Etching SIGNED The Holy Family Durand: After Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn (1606-1669). Title: The Holy Family. Medium: Antique hand pulled copper plate etching on laid paper after the original by master etcher Amand Durand (1831 - 1905).

3 days Left1800s REMBRANDT B62 Etching SIGNED The Holy Family Durand

(2) FRENCH NICOLAS PONCE ETCHINGS: Nicolas Ponce (French, Paris, 1746–1831 Paris)ANTIQUE ETCHINGS "LES EPOUX CURIEUS" / L' HOROSCOPE ACCOMPLIE" 12" x 10" ; 19" x 14 1/2" OVERALL

5 days Left(2) FRENCH NICOLAS PONCE ETCHINGS

Pair of 18th C. Prints after Sigmund Freudenberger: Pair of 18th C. Prints after Sigmund Freudenberger. L Occupation is engraved by Lingee and dated 1774. La Toilette is engraved by Voyez and dated 1774. The prints are layed on cardstock. The prints si

Mar 08, 2026Pair of 18th C. Prints after Sigmund Freudenberger

1795 Shakespeare ‘The Tempest’ Copperplate Engraving After Francis Wheatley: Late 18th-century copperplate engraving titled “Shakespeare. Tempest, Act V, Scene I – Ferdinand & Miranda playing at Chess,” painted by Francis Wheatley, R.A. and engraved by Caroline Watso

Feb 27, 20261795 Shakespeare ‘The Tempest’ Copperplate Engraving After Francis Wheatley

Rembrandt van Rijn - The Death of the Virgin: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). The Death of the Virgin. Etching and drypoint on laid paper, signed and dated "Rembrandt 1639" in the plate lower left, (plate 16.25 x 12.5 inches), the paper wi

Mar 15, 2026Rembrandt van Rijn - The Death of the Virgin

Wenzel von Olmutz The Annunciation 1877 etching: Wenzel von Olmutz. (German). The Annunciation. Etching on Thick Laid Paper after the Original by Renowned Master Engraver Amand Durand (1831-1905). 1877. Monogrammed in the Plate. Excellent. Image siz

3 days LeftWenzel von Olmutz The Annunciation 1877 etching

Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1475-1534), after Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528).: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1475-1534), after Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528).The Rejection of Joachim's Offering, from The Life of the Virgin, circa 1504.Engraving on paper, framed.11 5/8 x 8 1

2 days LeftMarcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1475-1534), after Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528).

JACQUES CALLOT (1592-1635) ORIGINAL ETCHING S. MATHIAS APOTRE, 7.25IN x 9.25IN (18cm x 23cm) WITH: Original etching by French artist Jacques Callot (1592-1635) titled S. Mathias Apotre (Saint Matthew the Apostle). This piece was created in 1636 and it has an Albertina VerauBert collectors stamp on

5 days LeftJACQUES CALLOT (1592-1635) ORIGINAL ETCHING S. MATHIAS APOTRE, 7.25IN x 9.25IN (18cm x 23cm) WITH

18th C. Oesterreich Etchings "Raccolta di XXIV": Matthias Oesterreich (German, 1716-1778) after Piet Leon Ghezzi (Italian, Comunanza near Ascoli Piceno 1674-1755 Rome). Publisher Conrado Walther of Dresden, Germany, ca. 1750 CE. Twenty four etchings

Feb 27, 202618th C. Oesterreich Etchings "Raccolta di XXIV"

After Ludwig Rullmann 3 Engravings Imprudence: After Ludwig Rullmann (German, 1765-1822). 3 colored engravings, Imprudence Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Engraved by Prot, after Rullmann. Each 17" x 19 1/4" (with frames 24 3/4" x 27 1/2"). All with foxing and

Mar 03, 2026After Ludwig Rullmann 3 Engravings Imprudence

1800s Philip Richard Morris Engraving "The End of the Journey" Framed Signed: Philip Richard Morris ARA (English 1836 - 22 April 1902). The end of the Journey. Antique engraving on wove paper after the original by master engraver Charles Cousin (French, 1807-1887). Year: 1863.

3 days Left1800s Philip Richard Morris Engraving "The End of the Journey" Framed Signed

Related Searches

Engraving CollectiblesPaper CollectiblesPrice Results

TOP