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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Death of the Virgin (B., Holl. 99; New Holl. 173; H. 161)
- Etching and drypoint
- plate: 411 by 313mm 16 1/4 by 12 3/8 in
- sheet: 428 by 331mm 16 7/8 by 13in
Etching and drypoint, 1639, a fine, clear impression of the second state (of three), New Hollstein's second state (of five), an area of slipped printing in the clouds at upper left, on paper with a Strasbourg Bend watermark, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Walter Francis Tiffin (L. 1051)
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from a nick in the centre of right sheet edge (away from the image), pale paper discoloration and some pale foxing, traces of surface dirt in the margins, 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."