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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Petrus Sylvius?) (B., Holl. 268; New Holl. 164; H. 151)
- Etching
- plate: 96 by 82mm 3 7/8 by 3 1/4 in
- sheet: 109 by 91mm 4 1/2 by 3 3/4 in
Etching, 1637, a fine, clear impression of New Hollstein's second (final) state, printing with the faint horizontal line to the left of the sitter's face and traces of burr on the sitter's left eye, hair, lips and chin, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Joseph Daniel Böhm, his inscription in pen and black ink verso (cf. Lugt 272); D. G. de Arozarena (L. 109)
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from a small loss at the upper right tip of sheet, a small repair at lower left tip of sheet, a small brown stain towards upper right of subject and a small pale brown stain at lower left corner, a couple of tiny thin spots in the lower margin, a short printer's crease extending into the blank area of subject at left, 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."