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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Death of the Virgin (B., Holl. 99; New Holl 173; H. 161)
- Etching
- sheet: 411 by 314mm 16 1/8 by 12 3/8 in
Etching with drypoint, 1639, a good impression of the third (final) state, New Hollstein’s fourth state (of five)
Condition
Thread margins above and at left, trimmed to or on the platemark elsewhere, in good condition apart from some pale scattered fox marks, a horizontal 4mm tear at centre of left sheet edge, a 2mm diagonal tear and two minute vertical supported repaired tears at lower sheet edge, a thin area at lower left corner (mainly visible verso), 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."