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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Six’s Bridge (B., Holl. 208; New Holl. 222; H. 209)
- etching
- sheet: 131 by 226mm 5 1/8 by 8 7/8 in
The rare etching and drypoint, 1645, a very fine impression of the third (final) state, New Hollstein's fourth (final) state, printing with delicate plate tone and clarity, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. J.B. de Graaf (L. 1120); Duke of Buccleuch (L. 402); Dr. Otto Schäfer, his stamp verso (not in Lugt), sold his sale, Sotheby’s New York, 13 May 1993, lot 58, $173,000; acquired from the above by Walter F. Johnson, sold his sale, Christie’s New York, 13 May 1997, lot 60, $145,500; where acquired by the family of the present owner
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition, a few tiny and unobtrusive paper losses at the sheet edge, backed, 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."