REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669) The Goldsmith counterproof (of the etching and drypoint) 1655 on laid paper, without watermark a very fine example first state (of three) printing warmly, with great clarity, good contrasts and depth with touches of burr in places with small margins generally in very good condition Sheet 84 x 59 mm.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 17 June 1983, lot 663 (together with the etching, see previous lot). Sam Josefowitz (Lugt 6094); acquired at the above sale (through Laube); then by descent to the present owners.
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 123; Hind 285; New Hollstein 289 (this impression cited) Stogdon 63