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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Petrus Sylvius?) (B., Holl. 268; New Holl. 164; H. 151)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt
- Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Petrus Sylvius?) (B., Holl. 268; New Holl. 164; H. 151)
- etching
- plate: 95 by 82mm 3 3/4 by 3 1/4 in
- sheet: 98 by 86mm 3 7/8 by 3 3/8 in
Etching, 1637, a very good impression of New Hollstein's second (final) state, with traces of burr on the sitter's mouth and left eye, though showing a few touches of wear particularly in the centre of the sitter's hat and the densely hatched areas of his left sleeve
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from some minute scattered fox marks, a small area of unobtrusive pale brown staining in the lower left margin, a further miniscule brown stain in the upper right margin, 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."