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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Triumph of Mordecai (B., Holl. 40; New Holl. 185; H. 172)
- etching
- plate: 174 by 215mm 6 7/8 by 8 1/2 in
- sheet: 179 by 218mm 7 by 8 5/8 in
Etching and drypoint, circa 1641, a fine impression of the only state, New Hollstein's third state (of four), printing with strong contrast and rich burr, on paper with a Strasbourg Bend watermark, framed
Condition
With a thread margin at right and narrow margins elsewhere (trimmed slightly unevenly), in good condition apart from an unobtrusive repaired tear at lower right (extending 3mm into the subject) with two associated nicks and an adjacent thinned area (probably due to previous mounting), a tiny area of paper thinning at the lower left corner, occasional small fox marks in the image and verso, framed. (Previous hinge remains at lower corners verso).
"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."