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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Old Man with Beard, Fur Cap, and Velvet Cloak (B., Holl. 262; New Holl. 92; H. 92)
- Etchings
- B. 262: sheet: 155 by 134mm 6 1/8 by 5¼in
- B. 268: sheet: 95 by 83mm 3¾ by 3¼in
Etching, circa 1631, the third (final) state, a strong, later impression on smooth wove paper; and YOUNG MAN IN A VELVET CAP (PETRUS SYLVIUS?) (B., HOLL. 268; NEW HOLL. 164; H. 151), etching, 1637, second (final) state, with touches of burr in the sitter's left eye and on the lips, B. 268 framed
Condition
B. 262: plate: 150 by 130mm 5 7/8 in by 5 1/8 in
(other measures as above)
B. 262: With narrow margins, in good condition apart from some pale scattered foxmarks, a minute tear in lower margin at left, thin areas at upper corners, unframed.
B. 268: Trimmed on the platemark below, just within elsewhere, uneven paper discoloration, repairs at corners, other repairs, sheet backed, recommend viewing before bidding, 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."