Lot 42
  • 42

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Self-Portrait Etching at a Window (B., Holl. 22; New Holl. 240; H. 229)
  • ETCHING
  • plate: 160 by 130mm 6 1/4 by 5 1/8 in
  • sheet: 164 by 132mm 6 1/2 by 5 1/4 in
Etching with drypoint, 1648, a very good, clear impression of New Hollstein's eighth state (of nine)

Provenance

An ink inscription verso dated 1729

Condition

With narrow to thread margins, in good condition, a few minor creases at the sheet edges, a couple of small areas of minor thinning at the lower sheet corners, framed. (An uninked fibre in the lower part of the image), 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.
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