Lot 288
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece
Hammer Price: £1,000
Description
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece
Etching with drypoint, circa 1652, but a later impression of New Hollstein's third or fourth state (of four), on coarse laid paper with much wear in the plate and some blooming, partial thread margins visible in sections to the lower edge, otherwise trimmed to or within the platemark, sheet 94 x 140 mm (3 5/8 x 5 1/2 in) (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 113; New Hollstein 263
Description
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece
Etching with drypoint, circa 1652, but a later impression of New Hollstein's third or fourth state (of four), on coarse laid paper with much wear in the plate and some blooming, partial thread margins visible in sections to the lower edge, otherwise trimmed to or within the platemark, sheet 94 x 140 mm (3 5/8 x 5 1/2 in) (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 113; New Hollstein 263