Abraham Francen, Apothecary (B., Holl. 273; H. 291)

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Abraham Francen, Apothecary (B., Holl. 273; H. 291)
etching with drypoint and engraving, circa 1656, ninth state (of ten), a good impression of this state, with part of an unidentified watermark, with narrow margins, minor staining on the reverse at the upper sheet edge, otherwise in generally good condition
P. 158 x 208 mm., S. 160 x 211 mm.

Provenance

C. Delanglade (L. 660).
An unidentified star-shaped mark (cf. L. 2899).

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Lot Essay

Abraham Francen was an Amsterdam apothecary and passionate art collector. He was a lifelong friend of the artist, and helped him throughout his financial difficulties, despite being of limited means himself. This work might therefore be seen as a token of friendship rather than a commissioned portrait.

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