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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate (B., Holl. 81; New Holl. 119; H. 103)
- etching
- sheet: 525 by 408mm 20 5/8 by 16in
Etching, 1633, a very good impression of the second state (of five), New Hollstein's second state (of eight), on paper with a Strasbourg Lily watermark
Condition
Trimmed just within the platemark (outside the borderline at right, left and top), a 47cm vertical repaired tear at centre of lower sheet edge to shoulder of uppermost figure, a 13cm horizontal repaired tear at upper right sheet edge into the sky, another measuring 15.5cm from centre of right sheet edge to lower leg of man on ladder, number '33' in the blank area retraced in pen and ink, other repairs and touches of pen and ink, 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."