Lot 83
  • 83

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Bearded Man, in a Furred Oriental Cap and RobeĀ (B., Holl. 263; New Holl. 85; H. 53)
  • Etching
  • sheet: 149 by 124mm 5 7/8 by 4 7/8 in
Etching with engraving, 1631, a good, strong impression of New Hollstein's fifth (final) state, though showing slight wear on the cap and in the shadow behind the sitter, on paper with a Foolscap with five-pointed Collar watermark

Condition

With thread margins above and below, trimmed to the plate mark at right and left and fractionally within the subject at lower left, in good condition, 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."