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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Ragged Peasant with his Hands behind him, Holding a Stick (B., Holl. 172; New Holl. 47; H. 16)
- etching
- plate: 90 by 77mm 3 5/8 by 2 5/8 in
- sheet: 93 by 78mm 3 5/8 by 2 3/4 in
Etching, circa 1630, a fine, clear impression of the third state (of six), New Hollstein's sixth state (of eight), framed
Provenance
Ex coll. William Esdaile, with his initials in bistre pen and ink recto (L. 2617)
Sold Sotheby's London, The Collection of Rembrandt Etchings formed by the 10th Viscount Downe, November 1970
Condition
With thread margins, in good condition, apart from the sheet adhered to the backboard at three corners verso, a diagonal handling crease in the lower left corner, pale discolouration and surface dirt, 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."