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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Ephraim Bonus, Jewish Physician (Bartsch, Hollstein 278; New Hollstein 237; Hind 226)
- Etching with drypoint
- sheet: 212 by 179mm 8 1/4 by 7in
Etching with drypoint and engraving, 1647, a good impression of New Hollstein's second (final) state, printing with burr in the cloak and at the bottom of the balustrade
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark on three sides (just within at lower left edge of sheet), trimmed just outside the image below (circa 4mm) (lacking the blank area), the image in good condition, a thin area at centre towards right sheet edge with associated staining, three small fox marks to the left of the subject's right shoulder, a short tear (circa 3mm) at lower left corner, another circa 2mm tear at lower right sheet edge, a soft horizontal central fold across upper part of image (only visible verso), other minor defects mostly at edges of sheet, 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."