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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Joseph Telling His Dreams; and Menasseh Ben Israel (B., Holl. 37, 269; New Holl. 167, 156; H. 160, 146)
- etching
- first sheet (B. 37): 122 by 92mm 4 7/8 by 3 5/8 in
- second sheet (B. 269): 151 by 108mm 5 7/8 by 4 1/4 in
Two etchings, 1636-8, B. 37 the third (final) state, New Hollstein's fourth state (of six), B. 269 the third (final) state, New Hollstein's third state (of five)
Provenance
B. 37 inscribed in pencil verso 'Crichton/august 10/1842'
Condition
Joseph Telling His Dreams: With small margins, in good condition except the sheet is discoloured, small, pale stains and thinning associated with previous hinging at the sheet corners, two small, unobtrusive stains in the upper part of the image, a diagonal crease at the upper left sheet edge, unframed.
Menasseh Ben Israel: Trimmed to the platemark, in good condition except that the sheet is slightly discoloured, a small stain in the unprinted area below the sitter, a slightly thinned area in the sitter's chest (only 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."