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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Woman at a Door Hatch Talking to a Man and Children (The Schoolmaster) (B., Holl. 128; H. 192; BB. 41-N)
- Etchings
- Each sheet: various sizes
Etching, 1641, a good, early impression of the only state; with Abraham Caressing Isaac (B. 33), etching, circa 1637, a very good impression of the first state (of two), on paper with a PR countermark; and Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves: An Oval Plate (B. 79), etching, circa 1641, a later impression of the second (final) state, on smooth wove paper
Provenance
B. 33 ex coll. Paul Mathey (L. 2100b)
Condition
B. 33: Sheet: 114 by 86mm; 4½ by 3 3/8in
B. 79: Plate: 135 by 101mm; 5 3/8 by 4in; Sheet: 142 by 108mm; 5 5/8 by 4¼in
B. 128: Plate: 93 by 62mm; 3¾ by 2½in; Sheet: 96 by 65mm; 3 7/8 by 2 5/8in
B. 33: With a thread margin below, otherwise trimmed circa 2-3mm all around, with traces of a pen and ink borderline above and at right, framed.
B. 79: With narrow margins, trimmed to an oval shape, two pale brown stains at far left and far right at centre, slight surface dirt in margins, upper edge of sheet glued to support sheet, framed.
B. 128: With narrow margins, with possible traces of delicate ink wash on the platemark in places, otherwise in good condition, 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.
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."