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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Woman Bathing Her Feet at a Brook (B., Holl. 200; New Holl. 309; H. 298)
- etching
- plate: 160 by 80mm 6 1/4 by 3 1/8 in
- sheet: 163 by 82mm 6 1/2 by 3 1/4 in
Etching and drypoint, 1658, a fine, rich and black impression of the only state, New Hollstein's first state (of two), before the diagonal scratch at upper centre
Provenance
Ex coll. Naudet with his bistre pen and ink inscription 'Naudet...1822' verso (L. 1937;) Henry F. Sewall (L. 1309); Charles M. Lea (L. 1662a); unidentified collector's mark (TWH) (not in Lugt)
Condition
With narrow to thread margins, in good condition, the lower left corner of the sheet strengthened with Japan and some Japan fibres recto, a small, pale stain at top of left edge, a few small fox marks, an unobtrusive diagonal crease from the top of sheet at left to lower sheet edge, some residual tape 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."