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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Abraham and Isaac (B., Holl. 34; H. 214; BB. 45-D)
- Etching
- Sheet: 158 by 131mm; 6¼ by 5 1/8 in
Etching and engraving, 1645, a good impression of the only state, still with a touch of burr on the hem of Isaac's tunic, on paper with a Hare watermark
Provenance
Ex coll. Hendikus Egbertus ten Cate (L. 533b); a duplicate from Orszagos Képtar, Budapest (L. 2000)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark, upper left edge skilfully repaired (upper corners repaired, a circa 20mm vertical repaired tear at centre), lower left corner made up with the signature retraced, two other short horizontal repaired tears at right, touches of pen and ink on the arch above, other repairs, 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."