Lot 23
- 23
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Lieven Willemsz. Van Coppenol, Writing-Master: The Smaller Plate (B., Holl. 282; H. 269; BB. 58-1)
- etching
- Sheet: 226 by 193mm; 8 7/8 by 7 5/8 in
Etching, circa 1758, a very good impression of the rare fifth state (of six)
Provenance
Ex coll. Charles Delanglade (L. 660); Samuel Solomonovitsch Scheikevitch (L. 2264); an unidentified collector's mark 'JB' (?) in pencil (not in Lugt); and part of an unidentified stamp, possibly collector's mark
Condition
With thread margins at sides,trimmed within the image (circa 10mm) above, trimmed just outside the borderline below, a few vertical repaired tears along upper edge of sheet, other repairs at upper corners, other minor defects along edges of sheet, 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."