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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Three Trees (B., Holl. 212; New Holl. 214; H. 205)
- etching
- Sheet: 213 by 281mm; 8 3/8 by 11 1/8 in
Etching with engraving and drypoint, 1643, a good impression of this rare and attractive landscape, with burr on the short horizontal scratch above the tower, printing with depth and contrast in the trees and lower foreground
Literature
Cynthia P. Schneider, Rembrandt's Landscapes, Drawings and Prints, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1990
Condition
With narrow to thread margins, trimmed to the platemark in places, in good condition apart from a few small tears and thin areas along edges of sheet, a few minute fox marks, a soft horizontal fold at upper right corner, glued to support mount at upper corners, 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
'In The Three Trees Rembrandt emphasizes the capricious power of nature (and his creator) over man.'