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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."
"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."