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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Sheet of Studies: Head of the Artist, a Beggar Couple, Heads of an Old Man and Old Woman, etc. (B., Holl. 363; New Holl. 115; H. 90)
- Etching
- sheet: 100 by 105mm 4 by 4 1/8 in
Etching, 1632, a very good impression of this very scarce print, second (final) state, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Viscount Downe (L. 719a)
Condition
With thread margins, in good condition apart from very pale brown stains at lower right edge and at upper left, occasional minute fox marks, a small repaired tear at tip of lower left corner, a nick at lower right corner, a short, soft diagonal fold at lower centre (mainly visible verso), framed.
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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."
Catalogue Note
The present work depicts several compositions on one sheet. A rotation of the plate illustrates a self-portrait of the artist, a beggar couple, the head of an elderly man and woman, among other suggestive elements. The print has a lively and painterly appearance, as if from a sketch-book. This rare sheet of studies is a fine example of Rembrandt's experimental etchings from a pivotal stage of his career.