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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Negress lying down (Bartsch, Hollstein 205; Hind 299; Bjorklund & Barnard 58-E)
- Etching
- Plate: 82 by 160mm; 3ΒΌ by 6 3/8 in
- Sheet: 116 by 199mm; 4 5/8 by 7 7/8 in
Etching, 1658, a strong, richly printed, later impression of the third (final) state, with plate tone and contrasts
Condition
With wide margins, two small horizontal pale brown stains at upper corners of margins away from the image (associated with previous hingeing), a tiny pale brown stain spot in the left margin, a few very pale fox marks in the margins, otherwise in good condition, 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."