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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- BEGGAR MAN AND BEGGAR WOMAN CONVERSING (B., HOLL. 164; H. 7; BB. 30-A)
- Etching
- Plate: 78 by 66mm; 3 by 2 5/8 in
- Sheet: 80 by 68mm; 3 1/8 by 2 3/4 in
Etching, 1630, a fine, early impression of the only state, with the diagonal scratch through the man's hat and many plate scratches in the background, before the slipped stroke between the couple, with traces of burr on the back of the woman, printing with delicate plate tone
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a tiny stain in the blank area at upper right above the woman's back and on the man's right foot, a very small 2mm horizontal tear at upper right sheet edge, minute pale foxmarks towards the edges of the sheet, 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."