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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Jan Lutma, Goldsmith (B., Holl. 276; New Holl. 293; H. 290)
- Etching, engraving and drypoint
- plate: 196 by 149mm 7 3/4 by 5 7/8 in
- sheet: 202 by 154mm 7 7/8 by 6in
Etching with drypoint and engraving, 1656, a very good impression of New Hollstein's second or third state (of five)
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a small repair at upper centre, a thinned and rubbed area at upper right, a tiny repair at the left sheet edge, a couple of traces of adhesive residue (?) recto towards the lower sheet edge, a couple of minute nicks and areas of minor thinning at the sheet edges, 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."
Catalogue Note
It appears that New Hollstein's second and third states are indeed identical and that the inscription underneath the window and the barely legible one in the densely worked area at lower right were in fact engraved at the same time.