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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self-Portrait Drawing at a Window (B., Holl. 22; H. 229; BB. 48-A)
- etching
- Sheet: 155 by 129mm; 6 by 5in
Etching with drypoint and burin, 1648, a superb, fine, early impression of the fourth state (of five), printing with rich burr mainly on the landscape, the artist's right shoulder and the collar, with contrasts, on paper with part of a Strasbourg Lily watermark
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark at sides, just within at top, trimmed circa 4-5mm within the platemark below, a small repaired area in lower part of landscape, two very small fox marks in the blank space of window, thin areas along left edges of sheet verso, 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."