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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Death of the Virgin (B., Holl. 99; H. 161; BB. 39-A)
- Etching and drypoint on paper
- Plate: 415 by 316mm; 16 3/8 by 12 1/2 in
- Sheet: 419 by 321mm; 16 1/2 by 12 5/8 in
Etching with drypoint, 1639, third (final) state, a Basan impression, with narrow margins, on paper with initial IHS within a 'Flower' (?) watermark
Provenance
With an unidentified collector's mark W in an oval (not in Lugt)
Condition
In good condition apart from scattered fox marks recto and verso, upper right corner with slight paper loss at tip, slight paper discoloration, a diagonal crease at lower left edge (circa 12cm) mainly visible verso, paper discoloration along left edge of sheet associated with hingeing verso, 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.
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."