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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- THREE ORIENTAL FIGURES (JACOB AND LABAN?) (B., HOLL. 118; H. 183; BB.41-F)
- 144 by 114mm 5 5/8 by 5 3/4 in
Etching, 1641, a good impression of the second (final) state, on paper with part of an indistinct watermark, with thread margins, a tear at the lower right corner and at center of the right edge, paper discoloration, occasional fox marks, a soft horizontal crease along the upper edge and a diagonal crease across the lower left corner
Provenance
Ex coll. J. N. Hughes (L. 1270); with signature Mark Noble in brown ink verso (not in Lugt)
Condition
There is a tear at the lower right corner and at center of the right edge, paper discoloration, occasional fox marks. There is a soft horizontal crease along the upper edge and a diagonal crease across the lower left corner. There are other very soft horizontal creases at center.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.