Lot 12
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Death of the Virgin
Hammer Price: £6,000
Description
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Death of the Virgin
Etching with drypoint, 1639, a good but later impression of New Hollstein's fourth state (of five), on fine laid paper with watermark of grapes and text-based countermark with numbers '[??]16' [cf. Hinterding B.a, probably early to mid 18th century], sheet 392 x 311mm (15 1/2 x 11 1/4 in), some expertly repaired tears and conservation to surface abrasion and minor losses, mainly only visible under very close inspection (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 99; New Hollstein 173 iv/v
Description
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Death of the Virgin
Etching with drypoint, 1639, a good but later impression of New Hollstein's fourth state (of five), on fine laid paper with watermark of grapes and text-based countermark with numbers '[??]16' [cf. Hinterding B.a, probably early to mid 18th century], sheet 392 x 311mm (15 1/2 x 11 1/4 in), some expertly repaired tears and conservation to surface abrasion and minor losses, mainly only visible under very close inspection (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 99; New Hollstein 173 iv/v