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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self-Portrait in a Heavy Fur Cap: Bust (B., Holl. 16; New Holl. 80; H. 56)
- etching
- Plate: 62 by 57mm; 2½ by 2¼in
- Sheet: 67 by 62mm; 2 5/8 by 2½in
Etching, 1631, a fine, early impression of this rare subject, only state, with vertical polishing scratches
Provenance
Ex coll. Lessing Julius Rosenwald (L. 1760c); a duplicate from the National Gallery of Art, Washington (L. 1932d)
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from two brown stains at upper edge, a few pale fox marks, a pin hole at right, a tiny residue of glue on the platemark at lower right, 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."