Lot 85
  • 85

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • The First Oriental Head (B., Holl. 286; New Holl. 149; H. 131)
  • Etching
  • plate: 152 by 125mm 6 by 4 7/8 in
  • sheet: 155 by 129mm 6 1/8 by 5 1/8 in
Etching with drypoint, 1635, a very good, bright impression of New Hollstein's second state (of five), printing with contrasts, on paper with a Double Headed Eagle watermark

Condition

With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a tiny split in the sheet at the extreme upper right corner, a few very small areas of minor thinning at the extreme sheet edges, the occasional fox mark.
"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."