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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Self Portrait Drawing at a Window (B., Holl. 22; New Holl. 240; H. 229)
- Etching on paper
- plate: 155 by 129mm 6 1/8 by 5 1/8 in
- sheet: 157 by 133mm 6 1/4 by 5 1/2 in
Etching with drypoint and burin, 1648, the fourth state (of five), New Hollstein's fourth state (of nine), with touches of burr on the artist's right shoulder, on paper with a partial Strasbourg Lily watermark, framed
Provenance
Ex. coll Pierre Mariette II (L. 1789); Nicholas Mossoloff (L. 1802); with Harlow, McDonald & Co., New York (their stock number 32658 printed on a label on the frame verso)
Condition
With narrow margins, trimmed unevenly along the lower sheet edge, in good condition apart from a tiny paper loss at the tip of the lower left margin (not affecting plate area), residual mounting, framed.
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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."