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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Self-Portrait with Saskia (B., Holl. 19; New Holl. 158; H. 144)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt
- Self-Portrait with Saskia (B., Holl. 19; New Holl. 158; H. 144)
- ETCHING ON WOVE
- sheet: 103 by 93mm 4 1/8 by 3 5/8 in
Etching, 1636, a very good, black impression of New Hollstein's second state (of four), with the faintest traces of wear starting to show in the shading below Rembrandt's hat
Condition
Trimmed to the borderline on three sides (slightly unevenly along the lower sheet edge), the upper sheet edge trimmed just inside the plate mark, in good condition, a few minute areas of thinning towards the sheet edges, an inscription in brown ink verso showing through faintly recto, some pale discoloration in the blank areas of the subject, a few miniscule foxmarks verso, unframed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."