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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Circumcision (B., Holl. 398; H. 388 Rej.; BB. 26-2)
- Etching
- Sheet: 213 by 167mm; 8 3/8 by 6 5/8 in
Etching, circa 1626, second (final) state of this rare print, a good impression
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark at left, trimmed just outside or to the borderline elsewhere, in good condition apart from a 5mm vertical crease at lower left corner (due to a partial tear verso), a soft short horizontal fold at upper left (mainly visible verso), a nick at centre of upper edge, a few pale light fox marks, a thin spot at upper image (mainly visible verso).
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Circumcision is now generally considered to be one of Rembrandt's earliest etchings, closely related to The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (B. 59). Erik Hinterding describes new states for this print; the present impression is his third (final) state.