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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Bearded Old Man in a High Fur Cap, with Eyes Closed (B., Holl. 290; New Holl. 148; H. 130)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt
- Bearded Old Man in a High Fur Cap, with Eyes Closed (B., Holl. 290; New Holl. 148; H. 130)
- etching
- sheet: 113 by 103mm 4 1/2 by 4 1/8 in
Etching, circa 1635, a rich, black impression of New Hollstein's second state (of four), though showing a few faint touches of wear in the densely hatched areas around the subject's face and cloak, on paper with a partial Strasbourg Lily watermark (cf. Hinterding A.a)
Provenance
Ex coll. F. T. Kaffka (L. 2937)
Condition
With thread margins, in good condition, a small faint stain to the left of the subject's face and at upper right sheet edge, the remains of previous mounting at sheet corners verso, unframed.
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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."