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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Windmill (B., Holl. 233; New Holl. 200; H. 179)
- Etching
- plate: 146 by 209mm 5 3/4 by 8 1/4 in
- sheet: 157 by 220mm 6 1/4 by 8 5/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1641, a very good impression of the only state, New Hollstein's only state, the sulphur tinting and craquelure distinct, a small area of wear in the lower left of the composition, on paper with an Arms of Ravensburg watermark (Hinterding A-c), framed
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from two tiny, inconspicuous blue ink stains in the lower part of the composition and a small pale brown stain in this area, a further larger ink stain at the extreme right sheet edge, 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."