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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Manasseh Ben Israel; and Reclining Female Nude ('La Negresse Couché') (B., Holl. 269, 205; New Holl. 156, 308; H. 146, 299)
- etchings
- B. 269: plate: 149 by 107mm 5 7/8 by 4 1/4 in
- B. 205: plate: 82 by 159mm 3 1/4 by 6 1/4 in
Two etchings, 1636-58, good impressions of the third (final) states, B. 269 New Hollstein's third state (of five), B. 205 New Hollstein's fourth state (of six), the first on paper with part of an indistinct watermark
Provenance
B. 269 ex coll. Lionel Arthur Lindsay (L. 3388)
Condition
Manasseh Ben Israel - With narrow to thread margins, in good condition apart from a few pale fox marks, pale brown stains towards the sheet edges, a thin area at the tip of the upper left corner (mainly visible verso), unframed.
Reclining Female Nude - With narrow to thread margins, in good condition apart from some minor nicks and minute tears at extreme edges of sheet (not affecting the image), thinned areas along upper plate edge (mainly visible verso), 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."