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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self Portrait Drawing at a Window (B., Holl. 22; H. 229; BB. 48-A)
- Etching
- Plate: 158 by 129mm; 6¼ by 5 1/8 in
- Sheet: 161 by 132mm; 6 3/8 by 5¼in
Etching with drypoint, 1648, a very good impression of the fourth state (of five), printing with touches of burr on the artist's sleeve and on the right hand, with contrasts
Condition
With thread margins, in good condition apart from pale brown stains in the window at left, very pale foxmarks at the extreme lower edge of sheet, traces of pale white residue diagonally at lower right, 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."