Lot 63
- 63
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Faust (B., Holl. 270; H. 260; BB. 52-4)
- Etching
- Sheet: 210 by 160mm; 8¼ by 6 3/8 in
Etching with drypoint, circa 1652, a good impression of the second state (of three), printing with delicate plate tone
Condition
Trimmed to the platemark below, just within elsewhere, in good condition apart from small repairs at extreme tip of upper right corner, remains of a pen and ink inscription ('No. 251') at lower right corner recto, a diagonal fold (only visible verso), other minor defects at corners, 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."