Self Portrait in a velvet Cap with Plume by Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), etching on thin laid paper, c.1638.
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A good impression of New Hollstein's third state (of four) of this self-portrait of Rembrandt, offered at an extremely competitive price.
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A scarce etching which typically sells well at auction, for example:
Sotheby's Dec 9th lot 43 realised £27,720 (second state)
Sotheby's Dec 6th 2024 lot 634 realised £26,400 (third state, as here)
Christie's 15th July 2020 lot 3 realised £18,750 (second state)
Christie's 14th Dec 2017 lot 178 realised £10,000 (third state, as here)
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Size: 105 x 140 mm (approx.)
Condition:
A very strong impression of New Hollstein's third state. A little creasing of the paper, mild toning, but generally an excellent example. Mounted to a backing on the left side, see photos for the verso of how this has been done.
New Hollstein 170, third state (of 4)
Bartsch, Hollstein 20
