Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The present lot comprises the following subjects:

David at Prayer (B., Holl. 41; New Holl. 268; H. 258): the third (final) state, New Hollstein's second state (of three)



The Presentation in the Temple (B., Holl. 49; New Holl. 184; H.162): the third (final) state, New Hollstein's fourth state (of five)



The Flight into Egypt: A Night Piece (B., Holl. 53; New Holl. 262; H. 253): the sixth (final) state, New Hollstein's sixth state (of ten)



Christ at Emmaus (B., Holl. 87; New Holl. 283; H. 282): the third (final) state, New Hollstein's fourth state (of five)



The Baptism of the Eunuch (B., Holl. 98; New Holl. 186; H. 182): the second (final) state, New Hollstein's third state (of four)



The Golf Player (B., Holl. 125; New Holl. 282; H. 272): the second (final) state, New Hollstein's second (final state)



Peasant Family on the Tramp (B., Holl. 131; New Holl. 266; H 259): the second (final) state, New Hollstein's second state (of three)



Nude man seated and another standing, with a woman and baby lightly etched in the background (B., Holl. 194; New Holl. 233; H. 222): the third (final) state, New Hollstein's fifth state (of eight)



The Bathers (B., Holl. 195; New Holl. 258; H. 250): the second (final) state, New Hollstein's third (final state)



Clement de Jonghe, Printseller (B., Holl. 272; New Holl. 264; H. 251): the sixth (final) state, New Hollstein's eight state (of ten)

Mostly with thread to small margins, B. 53 and B. 87 laid down and trimmed to or just within the platemark. Other imperfections to individual sheets include: B. 49: mottled fox marks mainly visible in the lower part of the subject, a few nicks at upper sheet edge B. 53: a made up loss at upper right corner of sheet B. 87: mottled fox marks and discoloration B. 98: losses at extreme lower corners, a nick at lower right corner, pale discoloration, paper thinning at lower corners B. 125: two short diagonal creases in the lower left margin B. 131: tipped to support sheet with associated staining and creasing, a few mottled fox marks B. 141: small losses at left sheet edge, the upper one extending 2mm into the subject, a further short tear at upper left corner, paper thinning at lower sheet corners, a few unobtrusive fox marks B. 194: pale staining, mottled foxing, residual hinges with associated skinning in these areas B. 195: tipped at corners to two support sheets with associated discoloration and creasing in these areas, occasional mottled fox marks B. 272: tipped at corners to support sheet with associated losses, two tears at lower sheet edge, a previous mount adhered to upper sheet edge recto, glue staining at upper corners, overall discoloration and foxing
"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."