Lot 8
- 8
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Descent from the Cross: Second Plate (B., Holl. 81; H. 103; BB. 33-C)
- 530 by 410 mm 20 7/8 by 16 1/8 in
Etching and engraving, 1633, a very good impression of the second state (of five), on laid paper, with a Strasbourg Lily watermark, with narrow margins, four repaired paper losses and a tear in the image at left, several repaired tears at right (longest c. 4 inches), other minor imperfections
Condition
The print has four repaired holes at left, the largest 3/4-inch in diameter. There is a 1-inch repaired tear at upper left. There is a c. 4-inch repaired tear in the lower right sheet corner, and a 3-inch repaired horizontal tear at center right. There are a few other small repairs throughout the sheet.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.