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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Ship of Fortune (B., Holl 111; New Holl. 123; H. 106)
- etching
- plate: 112 by 165mm 4 3/8 by 6 1/2 in
- sheet: 116 by 168mm 4 1/2 by 6 5/8 in
Etching, 1633, a fine impression of the second (final) state, New Hollstein's second (final) state, printing with strong contrasts, on paper with part of a Foolscap watermark
Condition
With small margins, generally in good condition, a couple of skilful repairs at the lower sheet edge due to old mounting, the tip of the upper left sheet corner repaired, and two small repaired tears in the lower left sheet corner, a few smaller areas of paper thinning at the sheet edges verso backed with Japan, with an associated nick at the top, 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."