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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Abraham Francen, Apothecary (B., Holl. 273; New Holl. 301; H. 291)
- Etching
- sheet: 158 by 208mm 6¼ by 8¼in
Etching, circa 1657, a Basan impression, tenth (final) state, New Hollstein's eleventh state (of twelve), on paper with part of a Proprietary watermark
Condition
Trimmed on the platemark, in good condition apart from a 6mm vertical tear at right of upper edge (above the window), a 5mm vertical repaired tear at lower left corner, a tiny partial diagonal tear at lower left (below the statuette) and a few thin areas in this area, a few pin holes, a tiny rust stain at lower right corner, stray ink at upper left corner, occasional nicks at sheet edges, minor soft creases at upper right corner, 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."