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January 25, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Self Portrait in a Cap and Scarf with the Face Dark: Bust

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3203BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 25, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

Self Portrait in a Cap and Scarf with the Face Dark: Bust, 1633, a later impression (Bartsch/Hollstein, 17ii/ii). Signed and dated within the plate. Etching on 19th century laid paper, plate size 5 1/4 x 4 in. (13.2 x 10.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 1/8 inches, toning, staining, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $250-350

Out of the frame the sheet measures 9 3/8 x 7 5/8 inches. The sheet is evenly toned and the image is light-toned. There are two small abrasions/thinned spots near the upper edges (see images).


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