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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Artist's Mother, Head and Bust: Three Quarters Right (B., Holl. 354; New Holl. 5; H. 1)
- Etching
- sheet: 67 by 64mm 2¾ by 2½in
Etching, 1628, a fine, early impression of this rare subject, an intermediary state between the first and second state (before the reduction of the plate but with the bust completed), New Hollstein's second state (of four), printing with plate tone, with inky plate edges and the burr clearly visible
Provenance
Ex coll. Dr. S. William Pelletier (L. 4193); J. R. Ritman (not in Lugt)
Condition
With thread margins, in good condition apart from a small grey-black ink stain at centre left sheet edge, a few faint fox marks, unframed.
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"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."