Lot Essay
For a note concerning the counterproof process and its functions, please see lot 55.
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The Goldsmith
Details
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.
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.
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
Stogdon 63
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
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