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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Windmill (B., Holl. 233; H. 179; BB. 41-C)
- Etching on paper
- Sheet: 146 by 208mm; 5¾ by 8¼in
Etching, 1641, a fine, early impression of the only state, printing with burr on the signature and the foreground at left, on paper with a Strasbourg Lily watermark
Provenance
Ex coll. André-Jean Hachette (L. 132); M. Rousseau, Paris, 11 June 1953, lot 54 (68,000 Frs)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark, just within in places, a short vertical tear (circa 8mm) at upper left edge of sheet, minor repairs at upper corners, some very pale scattered fox marks, an old pen and ink mark verso (just showing through at the centre of lower part of image), minor soft creasing at the upper sheet edge due to hinging on the 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."