Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Quacksalver

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Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

The Quacksalver, 1635, only state, probably a 17th century impression (Bartsch/Hollstein, 129). Signed and dated within the plate. Etching on paper, plate size 3 x 1 7/16 in. (7.5 x 3.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 1/4 in., gentle toning, several pin-point fox marks, floated within the mat, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $800-1,200

Out of the frame the sheet is a laid paper measuring 3 11/16 x 2 1/8 in., and is hinged or similar at all but the l.l. corner to the backing mat. There is a soft horizontal crease more visible on the right side, which passes through the figure's knees. There are softer, more subtle creases near the l.r. corner. There are two larger fox marks and then myriad other scattered tiny and pale ones, plus some subtle soiling near both of the upper corners.


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