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The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate
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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate
etching and engraving, 1633, on laid paper, with a proprietary Auvergne watermark and countermark Grapes (similar to Heawood 2388, 18th century), a good impression of the sixth state (of eight), with Danckerts' address partially rubbed out, trimmed inside the platemark but outside the subject on all sides
Sheet 528 x 407 mm.
The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate
etching and engraving, 1633, on laid paper, with a proprietary Auvergne watermark and countermark Grapes (similar to Heawood 2388, 18th century), a good impression of the sixth state (of eight), with Danckerts' address partially rubbed out, trimmed inside the platemark but outside the subject on all sides
Sheet 528 x 407 mm.
Provenance
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, inventory number 60⁄64 (with their labels and deaccession stamp on the mount); received as a gift from Mrs. Joseph Graham.
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 81; Hind 103; New Hollstein 119
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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