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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Old Woman Sleeping (B. 350; New Holl. 160; H. 129)
- Etching
- plate: 68 by 52mm 2 3/4 by 2in
- sheet: 71 by 55mm 2 7/8 by 2 1/4 in
Etching, circa 1635-37, a fine, early impression of the only state, New Hollstein's only state, printing with touches of burr on the left sleeve, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Hofrat Dr. Michael Berolzheimer, Munich, Obergrainau and New York; Melitta Berolzheimer (widow of the above, formerly Schweisheimer, née Dispeker); Dr. Waldemar Schweisheimer, Munich and New York (son of the above), thence by descent
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from the extreme edges of sheet (away from the image and the platemark) with a pen and ink borderline, a small thin spot at centre of extreme right edge (only visible verso), framed.
"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."