Lot 281
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
A Hurdy-Gurdy Player followed by Children at the Door of a House (‘The Schoolmaster’)
Hammer Price: £3,800
Description
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
A Hurdy-Gurdy Player followed by Children at the Door of a House (‘The Schoolmaster’)
Etching, 1641, a good impression of New Hollstein's first state (of four), before any rework, on laid paper without watermark, sheet 93 x 63 mm (3 5/8 x 2 1/2 in), trimmed to or just within the platemark, lower edge and right edge trimmed to image, slightly rough edges with signs of restoration to nicks and small tears at extremities, even toning to sheet (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 128; New Hollstein 191 i/iv
Description
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
A Hurdy-Gurdy Player followed by Children at the Door of a House (‘The Schoolmaster’)
Etching, 1641, a good impression of New Hollstein's first state (of four), before any rework, on laid paper without watermark, sheet 93 x 63 mm (3 5/8 x 2 1/2 in), trimmed to or just within the platemark, lower edge and right edge trimmed to image, slightly rough edges with signs of restoration to nicks and small tears at extremities, even toning to sheet (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 128; New Hollstein 191 i/iv