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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Saint Jerome Reading in an Italian Landscape (B., Holl. 104; H. 277; BB. 53-3)
- Etching on paper
- Plate: 262 by 210mm; 10¼ by 8in
- Sheet: 263 by 212mm; 10 3/8 by 8 3/8 in
Etching with drypoint, circa 1653, a fine impression of the second (final) state, printing with delicate platetone and wiping scratches, with burr on the lion's head, the foliage and the two figures on the bridge, on paper with the Arms of Amsterdam watermark and countermark PB
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a soft horizontal crease at centre of image and another at upper right corner due to the hinge, inscribed 'Gers. p:92, n°105 tre rare' in pen and ink 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."