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Lot 26
  • 26

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate (B., Holl. 81 II); New Holl. 119; H. 103)
  • engraving
  • sheet: 525 by 407mm 20 5/8 by 16in
Etching with engraving, 1633, a good impression of the third state (of five), New Hollstein's fourth state (of eight), on paper with a Heraldic watermark, possibly Arms of Bern

Provenance

An unidentified collector's mark recto (not in Lugt)

Condition

Trimmed just within the platemark, a 85mm vertical repaired tear at centre of top edge (through the top of the uppermost figure), a couple of central horizontal and vertical folds (mainly visible verso, partially broken though at the extreme edges or at centre, with associated repairs), a few short repaired tears at the sheet edges, upper corners and lower left corner repaired with touches of pen and ink, a tiny plugged hole at upper left in the sky, other minor defects, a few minor folds (mainly visible verso), supported with a narrow strip of wove paper at the extreme sheet edges, 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.
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