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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.
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."