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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?) (Bartsch, Hollstein 118; Hind 183; Bjorklund & Barnard 41-F)
- 144 by 113mm; 5 5/8 by 4 1/2 in
Etching, 1641, a good impression of the second (final) state, on paper with the Arms of Amsterdam watermark, with small margins, with some pale staining, paper discoloration, minor paper losses at lower margin corners (not affecting the image), two soft diagonal creases extending from centre left edge of image through upper right corner and other minor defects
Provenance
A duplicate from the Grandducal museum, Schwerin (Mecklembourg) (L. 1079)
Condition
The stains mentioned in the catalogue description are mainly on the upper corners and in the upper half of image. Other minor defects include two minor foxmarks at upper right corner and minor surface dirt.
"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."