Lot 38
  • 38

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • A Peasant Calling Out 'Tis Vinnich Kout'; and a Peasant Replying 'Dats Niet' (B., Holl. 177-178; H. 114-115; BB. 34-E-F)
  • Etchings
  • Sheet: 114 by 45mm; 4½ by 1¾in
  • Sheet: 113 by 40mm; 4½ by 1 5/8 in
Etchings, 1634, two plates, fine impressions of this rare pair, only states, B. 178 on paper with part of a Basel Crosier (?) watermark

Provenance

Ex coll. Earl of Aylesford (L. 58); Siegfried Barden (L. 218; 2756); Dr. August Sträter (L. 787)

Condition

With thread margins, some foxmarks and paper discoloration, B. 177 a thin area at the centre of the upper edge of sheet mainly visible verso, both unframed.
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