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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Old Man with a Flowing Beard: Bust; and Bald Old Man with a Short Beard, in Profile Right (B., Holl. 315, 306; New Holl. 83, 147; H. 48, 136)
- etching
- first sheet (B. 315): 79 by 77mm 3 1/8 by 3in
- second sheet (B. 306): 67 by 58mm 2 5/8 by 2 1/4 in
Two etchings, 1631-5, B. 315 the second (final) state, New Hollstein's second (final) state, B. 306 the only state, New Hollstein's second (final) state, clear, delicate impressions of these rare subjects though B. 315 shows a small area of wear in the sitter's right eye
Provenance
Ex coll. Albert Aaron Feldmann (L. 4812)
Condition
Old Man with a Flowing Beard: Bust (B. 315): With small margins, in good condition, pale mottled foxing, remains of previous hinging at the left sheet edge verso, unframed.
Bald Old Man with a Short Beard, in Profile Right (B. 306): Trimmed to or just outside the platemark, in good condition, a very small stain at the upper left sheet edge, a tiny area of thinning at the lower right corner 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."