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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self-portrait with Raised Sabre (B., Holl. 18; New Holl. 134; H. 109)
- etching
- sheet: 125 by 102mm 4 7/8 by 4in
Etching and engraving, 1634, a very good impression of this rare subject, the second (final) state, New Hollstein's second (final) state, with only slight wear in the right cheek
Provenance
Ex coll. Ferdinand de Portugal (L. 968); an unidentified collector's mark verso
Condition
With thread margins on three sides, trimmed on the platemark at right, in good condition, a small made-up area (approx. 6 mm.) at the lower sheet corner, affecting the etched lines protruding from the borderline, glue staining at the sheet edges verso (showing through faintly at upper right recto), remains of previous hinging at upper corners 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."