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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Agony in the Garden (B., Holl. 75; New Holl. 269; H. 293)
- plate: 111 by 84mm 4 3/8 by 3 3/8 in
- sheet: 115 by 85mm 4 1/2 by 3 3/8 in
Etching and drypoint, circa 1652, a fairly good impression showing slight wear at places, the first state (of two), New Hollstein's second state (of three), a small area of false biting towards the lower left border, on paper with part of a circular watermark
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a small paper loss at lower left corner extending 2mm into subject (backed by previous hinging verso), a minute vertical tear at lower sheet edge at right (approx. 3mm), a small pale brown stain above the lower figures, a couple of pale fox marks, remains of previous hinging 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."