Lot 42
  • 42

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • The Goldsmith (B., Holl. 123; H. 285; BB. 55-D)
  • Etching
  • Sheet: 79 by 59mm; 3 1/8 by 2¼in
Etching, 1655, a good impression of the first state (of two)

Provenance

Ex coll. Sir Karl Parker (Director of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford until 1963), hence by descent

Condition

With thread margins on three sides, trimmed to or just within the platemark in places at top, some foxmarks, very pale paper discoloration, small indented mark above head of the statue, minor nicks along sheet edges above, 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.
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