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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Old Man with a Divided Fur Cap (B., Holl. 265; New Holl. 182; H. 170)
- etching
- plate: 150 by 139mm 5 7/8 by 5 1/2 in
- sheet: 156 by 146mm 6 1/8 by 5 3/4 in
Etching and drypoint, 1640, a very fine impression of the second (final) state, New Hollstein's first state (of two), with the slipped stroke, printing with burr on the cape at right, the mouth, the hand, and on the borderlines below, with a delicate veil of plate tone, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. P. Gervaise (L. 1078)
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from three pale brown stains at the left of the plate, 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."