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Christ crucified between the two Thieves: an oval Plate
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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Christ crucified between the two Thieves: an oval Plate
etching and drypoint
circa 1641
on firm laid paper, without watermark
a fine impression of the first state (of three)
printing evenly, with good contrasts and depth
with tiny touches of burr on the stick holding the sponge, and a light plate tone
with margins, on a square sheet
in very good condition
Plate 135 x 100 mm.
Sheet 140 x 102 mm.
Christ crucified between the two Thieves: an oval Plate
etching and drypoint
circa 1641
on firm laid paper, without watermark
a fine impression of the first state (of three)
printing evenly, with good contrasts and depth
with tiny touches of burr on the stick holding the sponge, and a light plate tone
with margins, on a square sheet
in very good condition
Plate 135 x 100 mm.
Sheet 140 x 102 mm.
Provenance
Karl J. Gottstein (20th century), Vienna (Lugt 1169bis); his anonymous sale, C. G. Boerner, Leipzig, 23-24 November 1925, lot 808 ('Ausgezeichneter früher Abdruck, vor den feinen engen Arbeiten am Kreuzesstamm links. Mit Grat und rauhem Plattenrande. Mit viereckigem Papierrand.') (Mk. 660; to Gilhofer & Ranschburg).
With Gilhofer & Ranschburg, Lucerne.
With P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London (with their stocknumber C 26547 in pencil verso).
Karl & Faber, Munich, 10-11 December 1970, lot 203.
Sam Josefowitz (Lugt 6094); acquired at the above sale; then by descent to the present owners.
With Gilhofer & Ranschburg, Lucerne.
With P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London (with their stocknumber C 26547 in pencil verso).
Karl & Faber, Munich, 10-11 December 1970, lot 203.
Sam Josefowitz (Lugt 6094); acquired at the above sale; then by descent to the present owners.
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 79; Hind 173; New Hollstein 196 (this impression cited)
Stogdon p. 277
Stogdon p. 277
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Tim Schmelcher
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