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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | The Baptism of the Eunuch (B., Holl. 98; New Holl. 186; H. 182)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt
- The Baptism of the Eunuch (B., Holl. 98; New Holl. 186; H. 182)
- etching with drypoint
- sheet: 178 by 211mm 7 by 8 3/8 in
Etching with drypoint, 1641, a good, delicate impression of New Hollstein's third state (of four)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the plate mark, in good condition apart from a pin hole to the right of St Philip's cheek, two small areas of pale discoloration on left sheet edge, with occasional pale fox marks, the verso with the remains of previous hinging at sheet corners and the centre of the left sheet edge showing through slightly recto, two soft diagonal creases visible verso, 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."