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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- A Peasant in a High Cap, Standing Leaning on a Stick; and Beggar with a Wooden Leg (B., Holl. 133, 179; H. 164, 12; BB. 39-B, 30-4)
- Etchings
- Sheet: 79 by 46mm; 3 1/8 by 1¾in
- Sheet: 111 by 65mm; 4 3/8 by 2½in
Etchings, circa 1630-1639, two plates, B. 133 a slightly later impression of the only state, with the horizontal scratch below the outstretched hand and curved scratch below the foot, B. 179 a very good impression of the first state (of two)
Provenance
Duplicates from the Albertina, Vienna (L. 5g); B. 179 ex coll. Arthur Wildau (L. 2576b)
Condition
B. 133: Trimmed to the platemark at sides, trimmed circa 2mm within the platemark elsewhere, some foxmarks, two small ink stains along lower left edge of sheet, paper loss at tip of lower right corner, unframed.
B. 179: Trimmed 2mm within the platemark at top, circa 1mm elsewhere, some foxmarks and paper discoloration, unframed.
"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."