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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Clement de Jonghe, Printseller (B., Holl. 272; New Holl. 264; H. 251)
- Etching
- sheet: 208 by 161mm 8 1/8 by 6 3/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1651, a very good, atmospheric impression of the fifth state (of six), New Hollstein's fifth state (of ten), printing with a few touches of burr and selectively wiped tone leaving a film of ink on the subject's face and above his hat, showing slight wear in places on the chest and left arm, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Albertina, Vienna (L. 5d); according to an inscription on the frame, this impression was in the collection of Albert Casimir (1738-1822), Duke of Saxony-Teschen, son-in-law of the German Empress Maria Theresa. This collection was transferred in 1919 to the Albertina.
Condition
Trimmed on or fractionally within the platemark (losing 1mm of the subject in places), otherwise in good condition, residual hinging with associated staining at intervals around the sheet edges verso (a small, pale stain showing through at the right sheet edge recto), 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."