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18th Century Follower of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- 18th century Follower of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
- Old Man in a Rich Costume
- oil on cradled panel, unframed
- 28 3/8 by 23 3/4 in.; 72.1 by 60.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Massachusetts;
Private Collection, New England.
Private Collection, New England.
Condition
The surface of the work is in poor condition. There is a vertical break in the panel down the right side. There is massive pigment seperation throughout the entire painting. There is paint loss down the right edge. Thre is a residue on the top and bottom edges. Under UV: evidence of inpainting, covered by a very heavy masking varnish.
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.
Catalogue Note
This picture repeats a signed and dated composition in the collection of the Duke of Bedford located at Woburn Abbey. Though listed as autograph by Gerson, (see Gerson, Rembrandt Paintings, New York, 1968, p. 527) the Woburn Abbey picture has been disputed in various pieces of literature throughout the twentieth century (see Cantini, Rembrandt, Firenze, 1992, p. 326, no. 214).