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Rembrandt Harmensz. Van Rijn
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Lieven Willemsz. van Coppenol, Writing Master: the Larger Plate (B., Holl. 283; New Holl. 306; H. 300)
- etching
- plate: 159 by 133mm 6 1/4 by 5 1/4 in
- sheet: 162 by 136mm 6 3/8 by 5 3/8 in
Etching, engraving and drypoint, circa 1658, a good impression of the sixth (final) state, New Hollstein's eighth state (of nine), after the plate was cut down, on tissue-thin laid Japan paper
Condition
With narrow to thread margins, in good condition, a few pencil inscriptions verso showing through faintly in the unprinted area below the image recto, remains of previous hinging at three corners verso and the sheet taped to the mount in two places at the left sheet edge 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."