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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Good Samaritan (B., Holl. 90); H. 101; BB. 33-A)
- Etching
- Plate: 257 by 208mm; 10 1/8 by 8¼in
- Sheet: 262 by 213mm; 10 3/8 by 8 3/8 in
Etching, 1633, a good impression of the fourth (final) state, on paper with part of an Arms of Württemberg watermark
Condition
With narrow margins, thread margins in places at sides, in good condition apart from a pale brown stain on the leg of the standing figure in the background, other pale stains in the sky at right, a central horizontal fold, other soft diagonal ones across upper corners (mainly visible verso), a small nick in the margin of lower right 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."