Charles Waltner, “Le Vase de Chine”, 1875, after Mariano Fortuny

Charles Waltner (aka Charles Albert Waltner) (1846–1925)
“Le Vase de Chine” (The Chinese Vase),1875
After a painting by Mariano Fortuny (also known as Mariano José María Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo and Mariano José María Bernardo Fortuny y Marsal) (1838–1874) from the John W. Wilson Collection—a collection exhibited in Wilson’s gallery to showcase “the artistic and literary Circle of Brussels. For the benefit of the poor of this city” (see https://archive.org/details/catalogueraison00ledegoog/page/n153/mode/1up).

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on cream laid paper with full margins as published. The impression is strong (near faultless), with the sheet in pristine condition—free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or signs of handling.
The print was printed by Alfred Salmon (active 1863–1894) and published in Paris and London in 1875 by A. Ballue in volume 1 of the art periodical “L'Art: Revue Hebdomadaire Illustrée”, between pages 166 and 167.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 42.5 x 30 cm
• Plate: 29.5 x 22.2 cm
• Image borderline: 24.5 x 18 cm

Plate Lettering:

• Within the image borderline at the lower right corner (signature): “[M F]ortunty/ 1870”
• Lower left: “Mariano Fortuny pinx/ L’Art”
• Lower centre: “LE VASE DE CHINE/ (Collection de M. John W. Wilson)”
• Lower right: “Ch. Waltner sculp. / Imp. A. Salmon.”

References:

• Béraldi 48 (Henri Béraldi, 1892, Les Graveurs du XIXe Siècle: Guide de l'Amateur d'Estampes Modernes: Saint-Marcel–Zwinger, vol. XII, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, p. 262, cat. no. 48)
  (see https://archive.org/details/lesgraveursdu19e12berauoft/page/262/mode/2up)
• The British Museum describes this print: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1877-0210-440

Price & Shipping:

AU$214 (approximately US$140.90 / €120.96 / £106.46), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this exquisite etching—note the artist’s skill in capturing the shimmering effect of light bouncing off mirrors and gilded surfaces in the lavishly decorated room—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.