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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Medea: or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa (B., Holl. 112; New Holl. 241; H. 235)
- plate: 240 by 172mm 9 1/2 by 6 3/4 in
- sheet: 267 by 190mm 10 1/2 by 7 1/2 in
Etching, 1648, a superb impression of the extremely rare first state (of five), New Hollstein's first state (of five), printing with touches of burr on the faces of the protagonists, on the harp by the base of the background pillar and to the figures nearby, on golden Japan paper, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Dr. Otto Schäfer, his stamp verso (not in Lugt), sold his sale, Sotheby's New York, 13 May 1993, lot 35, $74,000; acquired from the above by Walter F. Johnson, sold his sale, Christie's New York, 13 May 1997, lot 39, $107,000; where purchased by the family of the present owner
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition, two soft flattened horizontal creases across the centre and lower portion of the sheet (mainly visible verso), a minute round brown stain at bottom of curtain at left, 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."