Lot 39
  • 39

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Ephraim Bonus, Jewish Physician (B., Holl. 278; H. 226; BB. 47-A)
  • Original etching, marked superb impression
  • Sheet: 238 by 179mm; 9 3/8 by 7 1/8 in
Etching with drypoint and engraving, 1647, a very good impression of the second (final) state, printing with burr on the cloak and balustrade, the background printed clearly, on paper with a Strasbourg Lily watermark

Provenance

Ex coll. John H. Wren (L. 1475); an unidentified collector's mark (L. 1413); and another unidentified collector's mark 'Seeman' (not in Lugt); a duplicate from the Art Institute of Chicago (L. 32b and L. 702h)

Condition

Trimmed just outside the subject (5mm below), re-margined, blank area below made up, subject in good condition.
"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.
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