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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self-Portrait in a Cap and Scarf with the Face dark: Bust (B., Holl. 17; New Holl. 120; H. 108)
- Etching
- sheet: 133 by 107mm 5 1/4 by 4 1/4 in
Etching, 1633, a good impression of New Hollstein's second state (of five), though showing touches of wear
Provenance
Two unidentified collector's marks (L. 1861 and 2694); an Armorial ink stamp (not in L.)
Condition
Trimmed on or just inside the plate mark, retaining a fillet of blank paper outside the borderline at left, right and above, in good condition apart from minor creasing in the upper part of the sheet, a diagonal crease in the lower part of the sheet (mainly visible verso), a brown (adhesive?) stain with associated paper thinning verso, a couple of further thinned areas associated with previous hinging, 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."