Lot 16
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Hammer Price: £1,300
Description
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Etching, 1636, a slightly compromised impression of New Hollstein's first state (of 3) on laid paper without watermark, before any later re-work, platemark 155 x 135 mm (6 1/8 x 5 1/4 in), thread margins, 5 mm of lower edge replaced with ink facsimile, several old repaired tears, cockling and some spotting and surface dirt (unframed)
Literature:
New Hollstein 159
Description
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Etching, 1636, a slightly compromised impression of New Hollstein's first state (of 3) on laid paper without watermark, before any later re-work, platemark 155 x 135 mm (6 1/8 x 5 1/4 in), thread margins, 5 mm of lower edge replaced with ink facsimile, several old repaired tears, cockling and some spotting and surface dirt (unframed)
Literature:
New Hollstein 159