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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Sleeping Herdsman (B., Holl. 189; H. 207; BB. 44-1)
- ink on paper
- Sheet: 78 by 58mm; 3 1/8 by 2¼in
Etching, circa 1644, a very good impression of this attractive subject of great rarity, the only state, printing with traces of burr to the right of the herdsman
Provenance
Ex coll. Ch. Jacquin (L. 1397a); Samuel Solomonovitch Scheikevitch (L. 2367); an unidentified collector's mark (not in Lugt)
Condition
With thread margins at sides, trimmed on or just within the platemark elsewhere, a thin area at upper right corner with touches of pen and ink, a thin spot on the cow furthest away with a touch of pen and ink, a very pale stain at right of the herdsman, 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."