- 24
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS: THE SECOND PLATE (B., HOLL. 81; H. 103; BB. 33-C)
- Etching
- Sheet: 527 by 409mm; 20¾ by 16 1/8 in
Etching with engraving, 1633, a good impression of the third state (of five)
Condition
Trimmed on the platemark at top, outside the borderline at right, to or just within at left, to the inscription below, a 65mm repaired tear touched in with pen and ink in the sky at right of man on the ladder, three other tears in the sky at right, other repaired tears along edge the sheet (mainly below), two horizontal folds, one at centre and the other through upper part of image (each partly broken through in places), the sheet glued to support board, other repairs, recommend viewing before bidding, framed.
"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."