Lot 50
  • 50

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • View of Amsterdam from the North West (B., Holl. 210; H. 176; BB. 40-4)
  • etching on paper
  • Sheet: 110 by 154mm; 4 3/8 by 6 1/8 in
Etching with drypoint, circa 1640, a very fine impression of the only state

Condition

With thread margins, trimmed circa 3-4mm within the platemark with an indentation trying to simulate a platemark at top, minor repairs at bottom centre of margins, a pinhole at upper right in the sky, associated remains of a paper fault, minute paper loss at lower left edge of sheet, 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.
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