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Lot 18
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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Self-Portrait in a Fur Cap: Bust (B., Holl. 24; New Holl. 72; H. 29)
  • etching
  • Sheet: 61 by 51mm; 2 3/8 by 2in
Etching, 1630, a fine impression of the fourth (final) state, New Hollstein's sixth (final) state, printing with burr on his right eye, and delicate horizontal wiping scratches

Condition

With a thread margin below, trimmed to or on the platemark elsewhere, in good condition apart from a light pen and ink line along the extreme right edge, a few pale scattered fox marks, 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."