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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill (B., Holl. 21; H. 168; BB. 39-E)
- Etching
- Sheet: 209 by 164mm; 8¼ by 6½in
Etching with drypoint, 1639, the very scarce first state (of two) of almost unobtainable rarity, before the cap band was finished, a fine impression with burr on the hand and at left on the wall, on paper with part of a Strasbourg Lily watermark
Provenance
An unidentified collector's mark recto (blindstamp 'DL') (L. 771a)
Condition
Trimmed just within the platemark, upper edge and blank area near signature skillfully restored, a horizontal line of repair in the blank area extending through the hat (with touches of pen and ink), other touches of ink on the cuff and stones at right, other minor repairs, remains of a pencil inscription at lower left corner, 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."