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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Beggars Receiving Alms at the Door of a House (B., Holl. 176; H. 233; BB. 48-C)
- etching on paper
- Sheet: 165 by 130mm; 6½ by 5 1/8 in
Etching with drypoint, 1648, a very good impression of the third (final) state, with the scratches strongly visible below the boy's left foot, on paper with part of a Strasbourg Lily watermark
Provenance
Ex coll. John Malcolm (L. 1780); a duplicate from the British Museum (L. 305)
Condition
Trimmed just outside the platemark, trimmed on the platemark in places, a couple of pale brown stains at lower right part of image, otherwise in good condition, 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."