- 48
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Beardless Man in Fur Cloak and Cap: Bust (B., Holl. 307; H. 84; BB. Rej. 55)
- Etching
- Sheet: 58 by 54mm; 2ΒΌ by 2 1/8 in
Etching, 1631, a clear impression of this rare print, third (final) state
Provenance
Ex coll. Heneage Finch, Fifth Earl of Aylesford (L. 58); and D. G. de Arozarena (L. 109)
Condition
Trimmed within the subject (circa 8-10mm above and below, circa 2mm at sides), very pale brown stains at right of hat and upper right corner, thin area at upper left corner (mainly visible 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."
Catalogue Note
This plate was made in the workshop of Rembrandt, issued by the artist but re-worked by an early pupil. We would like to thank Dr. Erik Hinterding for his assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.