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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.
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."