Lot 60
  • 60

School of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • standing angel with outstretched arms
  • Pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk

Provenance

The Earl of Dalhousie (L.717a);
Prof. Einar Perman, Stockholm

Exhibited

Laren, Singer Museum, Oude Tekeningen uit de Nederlanden, Verzamling Prof. E. Perman, Stockholm, 1962, no. 12 (as Ferdinand Bol)

Condition

Small repaired hole, top centre. Thin areas along left and top edges. Old mounting strip along top edge, verso. Paper very slightly dirty, but general condition otherwise good.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Professor Werner Sumowski has informed the present owner that he does not accept the previous attribution to Bol, and is unable to propose an alternative attribution.