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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Old Man Shading his Eyes with his Hand (B., Holl, 259; New Holl. 175; H. 169)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt
- Old Man Shading his Eyes with his Hand (B., Holl, 259; New Holl. 175; H. 169)
- Etching and drypoint
- plate: 136 by 112mm 5 3/8 by 4 3/8 in
- sheet: 139 by 116mm 5 1/2 by 4 5/8 in
Etching and drypoint, circa 1639, a very good impression of New Hollstein’s first state (of three), on paper with a partial Armorial watermark (possibly Seven Provinces)
Provenance
Ex coll. Peter Gellatly (L. 1185)
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition, previous hinge remains and small areas of associated thinning at the left sheet edge verso, the collector's mark verso showing through faintly recto, 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."