- 25
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Old Man with a Divided Cap (B., Holl. 265; New Holl. 182; H. 170)
- Etching
- Plate: 151 by 139mm; 6 by 5½in
- Sheet: 158 by 144mm; 6¼ by 5¾in
Etching with drypoint, 1640, a very fine impression of the second (final) state, New Hollstein's first state (of two), with the slipped stroke, printing with burr on the mouth, the hand, on the cape at right and on the borderlines below, on paper with part of an Arms of Amsterdam watermark
Condition
With narrow margins all around, thread margins in places at top, in good condition apart from an 11mm diagonal repaired tear at centre of lower edge, a 5mm horizontal tear at centre of left edge, other small nicks and minor repairs mainly in the margins, a few very pale brown stains, a pen and ink inscription verso showing through slightly recto at lower left, framed.
"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
Ex coll. Alexander Beugo (L. 82) recto; an unidentified collector's mark (L. 2387b)