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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- MAN AT DESK WEARING A CROSS AND CHAIN (B., HOLL. 261; H. 189; BB. 41-L)
- 143 by 102mm; 5 5/8 by 4 1/8 in
- 156 by 207mm; 6 1/8 by 8 1/8 in
Etching, 1641, fourth (final) state, with thread margins, trimmed circa 10mm within platemark below, slight paper discoloration; together with Christ Preaching ('La Petite Tombe') (B., Holl. 67; H. 256; BB. 52-2), etching, circa 1652, a good impression, on paper with a Strasbourg Lily watermark, trimmed to or on the platemark, areas below Christ's feet and lower right edge of sheet made up in pen and ink, pale brown stain, a vertical central fold, other restorations
Condition
B. 261 as described and B. 67 recommend viewing before bidding
"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."