Lot 23
  • 23

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Diana at the Bath (B., Holl. 201; New Holl. 89; H. 42)
  • etching
  • sheet: 177 by 158mm 7 by 6¼in
Etching, circa 1631, a good impression of the only state, showing hardly any wear below the breasts, on paper with a Double-Headed Eagle watermark

Condition

Trimmed to or on the platemark, just within in places at the left, a 1cm diagonal tear at the lower left edge, a 1cm horizontal fold at top (to the right of the trunk) partially broken through, a few short tears and nicks at the sheet edges and corners, a short repaired tear at the upper left corner, a few pale stains and fox marks, 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."