Lot 5
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
A Scholar in his Study ('Faust')
Hammer Price: £2,400
Description
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
A Scholar in his Study ('Faust')
Etching and drypoint, circa 1652, but a later impression of New Hollstein's fifth or sixth state (of seven) on laid paper without watermark, sheet 214 x 160 mm (8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in), laid onto support, with careful repair to lower left corner, repaired tear to lower right edge, further signs of restoration within the image(unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 270; New Hollstein 270 v-vi/vii
Description
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
A Scholar in his Study ('Faust')
Etching and drypoint, circa 1652, but a later impression of New Hollstein's fifth or sixth state (of seven) on laid paper without watermark, sheet 214 x 160 mm (8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in), laid onto support, with careful repair to lower left corner, repaired tear to lower right edge, further signs of restoration within the image(unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 270; New Hollstein 270 v-vi/vii