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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Christ Preaching ('La Petite Tombe') (B., Holl. 67; H. 256; BB. 52-2)
- Etching
- Sheet: 155 by 206mm; 6 1/8 by 8 1/8 in
Etching with drypoint, circa 1652, a very fine 'black sleeve' impression of the only state, printing with rich, velvety burr on Christ's robe, the beard of the man at upper left and on the sleeve of the man at lower left, on japan paper
Condition
With thread margins, trimmed on the platemark in places, in good condition apart from a very pale brown stain and light traces of white residue at upper left corner, a soft horizontal fold along upper edge of sheet (mainly visible verso), a nick at upper and right edge, 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."