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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Christ before Pilate: Large Plate (B., Holl. 77; New Holl. 155; H. 143)
- etching
- sheet: 546 by 448mm 21 1/2 by 17 5/8 in
Etching with engraving, 1635, a very good impression of New Hollstein's fourth state (of five)
Condition
Trimmed on the plate mark, retaining a blank strip at the lower edge, the sheet backed, the edges touched-in in places with pen and ink to simulate a borderline, several repaired tears touched-in with pen and ink (the longest extending from the left sheet edge to the spear blade of the figure to the left of Christ), further repaired tears in the sky at upper left, one to the right of Christ's face, two further repaired tears extending from the right sheet edge, a printed area at lower left varnished (?), areas of thinning visible in the original sheet when held up to the light, lesser defects, 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."