Lot 36
  • 36

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | The Hog (B., Holl. 157; New Holl. 215; H. 204)

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • The Hog (B., Holl. 157; New Holl. 215; H. 204)
  • plate: 144 by 184mm 5 5/8 by 7 1/4 in
  • sheet: 146 by 187mm 5 3/4 by 7 3/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1643, New Hollstein's second (final) state, showing touches of wear in the densely hatched areas

Provenance

Ex coll. Staatliche graphische Sammlung München (L. 1614 and L. 2397)

Condition

With narrow to thread margins, trimmed to the plate mark in places at upper and lower sheet edges, in good condition, a small skilful repair in upper right of sheet supported by clear tape verso, an unobtrusive diagonal crease across the centre of the sheet supported by a strip of clear tape verso, some thinning mostly at upper and left sheet edges, residual hinging at left sheet edge verso, one of the collector's stamps verso showing through faintly recto, 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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