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Jewish Merchant – Algeria, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print, 1853
$279.65
£210.90
€240
CA$386.64
A$433.10
CHF 227.48
MX$5,266.31
NOK 2,880.61
SEK 2,734.48
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Jewish Merchant Print Algeria 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph
This distinguished antique print depicts a Jewish merchant (Marchand Juif) in Algeria, created by François Claudius Compte-Calix and published in Paris in 1853 by Chez Aubert et C-ie as part of the luxurious Le Keepsake de Costumes series. This renowned publication presented traditional costumes from around the world, providing European audiences with vivid glimpses of diverse cultures.
François Claudius Compte-Calix (1813-1880) was a respected French painter and lithographer known for his romantic historical scenes and costume studies. His works combine decorative refinement with ethnographic accuracy, preserving cultural attire with elegant detail and artistic precision.
This hand-colored lithograph from the Musée Cosmopolite collection portrays a Jewish merchant standing gracefully against his market stall, dressed in richly detailed traditional attire. He wears a black turban, a dark purple jacket embroidered with gold, a red scarf, a white draped cloak, and white trousers with black slippers. His pose is relaxed yet dignified, holding what appears to be a scale or fan while standing beside a display of small items, baskets, and merchandise in his market booth, evoking daily commercial life in mid-19th century Algeria. The lithographic detailing combined with fine hand coloring brings out textures in his garments and the surrounding market goods, adding both vibrancy and documentary value.
Lithography, the technique used here, involved drawing onto a limestone plate before inking and pressing onto paper to create crisp lines and tonal variations. The prints were then hand-colored using water-based pigments, giving each image vivid and lifelike hues.
Condition summary: overall good condition with some scattered foxing visible throughout the sheet and light age toning typical for mid-19th century paper. The image itself remains bright, clear, and attractive.
Framing tips: this print will be best showcased in a dark wood, walnut, or simple black frame to echo the deep tones of the garment, or a gold frame for a more refined presentation. A cream, light beige, or warm grey mat will highlight the artwork while providing contrast with the aged paper. Museum-quality UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve colors and protect against further toning or fading.
This lithograph is ideal for collectors of Jewish history, Algerian ethnographic art, orientalism, or 19th-century costume prints. It also makes a sophisticated decorative addition to studies, libraries, living rooms, or cultural institutions, offering timeless elegance and a meaningful glimpse into North African Jewish merchant life in the mid-1800s.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1853
- Condition:Condition summary: overall good condition with some scattered foxing visible throughout the sheet and light age toning typical for mid-19th century paper. The image itself remains bright, clear, and attractive.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13329-101stDibs: LU3054345749392
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