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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Abraham's Sacrifice (B., Holl. 35; New Holl. 287; H. 283)
- etching
- plate: 154 by 130mm 6 1/8 by 5 1/8 in
- sheet: 160 by 135mm 6 1/4 by 5 3/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1655, a fine impression of the only state, New Hollstein's only state, printing with burr beneath the bowl and touches on Abraham's tunic and behind the kneeling Isaac, with light plate tone and delicate wiping marks
Condition
With small margins, apart from a skillfully repaired tear at the upper left corner (approx. 1cm extending into the dark areas of the sky) in good condition, a skillfully repaired loss at upper right corner, possibly unobtrusively touched in, tiny paper fibers on the angels nose (barely visible to the naked eye), 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."