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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Artist's Mother Seated at a Table, Looking Right: Three Quarter Length (B., Holl. 343; New Holl. 91; H. 52)
- plate: 148 by 130mm 5¾ by 5 1/8 in
- sheet: 150 by 132mm 5 7/8 by 5¼in
Etching, circa 1631, a very good impression of the second state (of three), before the straightening of the outline of the nose, with touches of burr on the mouth, the nose and the hands, on paper with an indistinct countermark (possibly PDB), framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Adalbert Freiherr von Lanna (L. 2773)
Condition
With narrow to thread margins, in good condition apart from scattered fox marks in the blank area and at extreme sheet edges, pale brown stains at upper corners, thin areas at lower left corner (mainly visible verso), a nick at upper left corner, framed.
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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."