Lot 44
  • 44

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Bald Old Man with Short Beard, in Profile Right (B., Holl. 306; New Holl. 147; H. 136)

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt
  • Bald Old Man with Short Beard, in Profile Right (B., Holl. 306; New Holl. 147; H. 136)
  • ETCHING
  • sheet: 66 by 57mm 2 5/8 by 2 1/4 in
Etching, circa 1635, a delicate impression of New Hollstein's second (final) state

Condition

With thread margins, in good condition apart from a small area of adhesive residue at each sheet corner associated with previous mounting, a few pale fox marks, a minute grey accretion at the top of the subject's head, 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.
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