Lot 26
  • 26

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Saskia with Pearls in Her Hair (B., Holl. 347; New Holl. 136; H. 112)

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt
  • Saskia with Pearls in Her Hair (B., Holl. 347; New Holl. 136; H. 112)
  • Etching
  • plate: 86 by 65mm 3 3/8 by 2 5/8 in
  • sheet: 91 by 68mm 3 5/8 by 2 3/4 in
Etching, 1634, a very good impression of this rare subject, New Hollstein's first state (of two), on paper with a partial watermark (possibly Foolscap)

Condition

With small to narrow margins, in good condition apart from a 2.5cm repaired tear extending from the lower sheet edge at right, pale paper discoloration, unframed.
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