Schwyz – Market Square with the Mythen Peaks, Steel Engraving by C. Huber, Publisher Chr. Krüsi Basel

RG-2026-109 · This reference is permanently assigned to this work.

ca. 1840–1860 (Mitte 19. Jh.)

Technique: steel engraving
Publisher: Druck und Verlag Chr. Krüsi, Basel; gestochen von C. Huber (sculpsit)
Location: Schwyz, Zentralschweiz (Kanton Schwyz)
Dimensions: ca. 35 × 31 cm (Rahmen); Bildmotiv ca. 18 × 14 cm (visible size)
Frame: Schlichter Goldrahmen mit hellem Mehrfach-Passepartout und Goldfileten
Condition: good

Price

from CHF 315

About the Work

This lively town view depicts Schwyz with its historic market square and the world-famous Mythen peaks in the background – a genuine piece of Central Swiss identity. The crisp engraving by C. Huber from the Basel publisher Chr. Krüsi captures the market bustle with cattle, traditional costumes and townhouses. With documented provenance from the renowned Zug antiquities house Walter Barth Erben, a highly collectible original.

Provenance

Acquired through the long-established antiques house Walter Barth Erben in Zug (copper engravings and antiques), as the original gold label on the back shows. The handwritten price note 'J60.-' on the back points to an earlier collector's calculation. A documented piece from a private collection in Zug with a clear chain of ownership.

Inscriptions

'SCHWYZ.' (Titel unten mittig); 'Druck u. Verlag v. Chr. Krüsi in Basel' (unten mittig); 'C. Huber sc:' (unten rechts, Signatur des Stechers); Rückseite: handschriftlich 'J60.-'

Shipping & returns

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