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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Triumph of Mordecai (B., Holl. 40; New Holl. 185; H. 172)
- Etching and drypoint
- plate: 175 by 215mm 6 7/8 by 8 1/2 in
- sheet: 177 by 217mm 7 by 8 1/2 in
Etching and drypoint, circa 1641, the only state, New Hollstein's third state (of four), a very good impression printing with touches of burr in the lower left corner and elsewhere, the fine lines still printing clearly, framed
Condition
With thread margins, in good condition except that the sheet edges are glued to the backing board (verso unexamined), a minor and unobtrusive repaired tear just to the right of the centre of the image with traces of touching-in and associated pale staining, pale discoloration towards the lower edge of the subject, a few pale fox marks, framed.
"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."