Lot 23
  • 23

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Self Portrait in a Flat Cap and Embroidered Dress (B., Holl. 26; H. 157; BB. 38-1)
  • Plate: 85 by 62mm; 3 3/8 by 2 1/2 in
Etching, circa 1642, only state, signature faded but before the slipt stroke through the eye, with thread margins, cut circa 8mm below, a small repair in blank area at left, thin areas at corners

Provenance

With an unidentified collector's mark verso (not in Lugt)

Condition

As catalogued
"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."