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Lot 15
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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • CHRIST AND THE WOMAN OF SAMARIA: AN ARCHED PRINT (B., HOLL. 70; H. 294; BB.57-B)
  • 125 by 160mm 4 7/8 by 6 1/4 in
Etching with drypoint, c. 1657-58, a strong impression of the third (final) state, with the slipped stroke across the spire in the background, with thread margins, the upper portion of the sheet with staining, slight paper discoloration, soft creases   

Condition

There is staining in the upper portion of the sheet, and overall pale paper discoloration. There are minor defects at edges of sheet.
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