- 133
Rembrandt School, circa 1650
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- abraham and sarah
- Pen and brown ink and two shades of gray-brown wash;
bears attribution, lower right: Rembrandt fec
Provenance
Jean-Denis Lempereur (L.1740);
Edward Bouverie (L.325), his sale, London, Christie's, 20 July 1859, lot 130;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 June 1974, lot 87 (as Rembrandt and studio), purchased by the present owner
Edward Bouverie (L.325), his sale, London, Christie's, 20 July 1859, lot 130;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 June 1974, lot 87 (as Rembrandt and studio), purchased by the present owner
Condition
Laid down. Lightly foxed thoughout. Otherwise good and fresh.
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.
Catalogue Note
It has generally been thought that the central figure group in this drawing is by one hand, and the interior and landscape behind by another. The theory of two hands remains plausible, but the earlier assumption that the figures were by Rembrandt himself seems unconvincing. They are rather closer to the work of Rembrandt pupils of the period around 1650, such as Willem Drost.