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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | Old Man with Beard, Fur Cap, and Velvet Cloak (B., Holl. 262; New Holl., H. 92)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn and Others
- Old Man with Beard, Fur Cap, and Velvet Cloak (B., Holl. 262; New Holl., H. 92)
- plate: 149 by 131mm 5 7/8 by 5 1/8 in
- sheet: 152 by 134mm 6 by 5 1/4 in
Etching and engraving, circa 1631, a very good impression of New Hollstein's second state (of three), unframed
Provenance
Ex coll. Rudolf Peltzer (L. 2231); an unidentified pencil inscription 'Gg' (not in Lugt)
Condition
With narrow to thread margins, in good condition, a couple of very pale, unobtrusive stains and '106' inscribed in ink in the unprinted area towards the upper sheet edge, a soft vertical crease in the left of the sheet (mainly visible verso), previous hinge remains at the sheet edges verso, unframed. (An uninked fibre in the cloak at right is inherent to production).
"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."