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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Old Man Shading his Eyes with his Hand (B., Holl. 259; New Holl. 175; H. 169)
- etching with dry point
- plate: 137 by 114mm 5 3/8 by 4½in
- sheet: 142 by 119mm 5 5/8 by 4¾in
Etching, circa 1639, a fairly good impression of the only state, New Hollstein's first state (of three), on paper with part of a Heraldic watermark
Provenance
Ex coll. Thomas Man Bridge recto (L. 2448b); an unidentified collector's mark ('P') recto (not in Lugt)
Condition
With narrow margins, some pale scattered fox marks, a short diagonal line of stray brown ink at left of the cap, a 2mm horizontal repaired tear at upper right edge, very pale paper discoloration, a minor 5mm vertical crease at centre of left edge, otherwise in good condition, 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."