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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple (B., Holl. 69; New Holl. 139; H. 126)
- etching
- plate: 137 by 170mm 5 3/8 by 6 3/4 in
- sheet: 155 by 193mm 6 1/8 by 7 5/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1635, a good impression of the second (final) state, New Hollstein's second state (of four), the protagonists printing strongly but with some minor wear in the lower left corner, on paper with part of an indistinct watermark
Provenance
Ex coll. Ministère de l'Intérieur (not in Lugt)
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from areas of discoloration at the sheet corners (mainly in the margins, extending slightly into the subject at right), with a short skilfully repaired tear in the lower left corner (well away from the plate mark), 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."