Lot 38
  • 38

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | The Raising of Lazarus: the Larger Plate (B., Holl. 73; New Holl. 113; H. 96)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt
  • The Raising of Lazarus: the Larger Plate (B., Holl. 73; New Holl. 113; H. 96)
  • ETCHING AND ENGRAVING
  • plate: 368 by 253mm 14 1/2 by 10 1/8 in
  • sheet: 377 by 265mm 14 7/8 by 10 1/2 in
Etching and engraving, circa 1632, a good impression of New Hollstein's sixth state (of nine), with touches of burr in the figures on the right, though showing slight wear in the densely hatched areas, on paper with a Strasbourg Bend watermark (Hinterding E.b.)

Condition

With narrow margins, in good condition, a soft vertical crease in lower left corner, a minute skinned spot at lower left corner, a couple of small water stains verso, an uninked hair towards the upper right corner and one behind the figures at lower left ,a small spot of over inking at upper sheet edge, unframed. (Pencil guiding marks at three sides).
"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.
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