Lot 113
  • 113

Rembrandt Harmensz. Van Rijn

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • A Scholar in his Study ('Faust') (B., Holl. 270; New Holl. 270; H. 260)
  • Etching
  • sheet: 210 by 162mm 8 1/4 by 6 3/8 in
Etching with drypoint and engraving, circa 1652, a good, black impression of New Hollstein's sixth state (of seven), framed 

Condition

With thread margins at left and right, trimmed slightly unevenly on or just within platemark at top and bottom, just affecting the subject in places, a large pale stain towards the top of the sheet verso, barely affecting subject recto, a few thin areas, minor glue-stains at the upper sheet edge verso, generally in good condition, framed.
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