Sale 11965
London
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5 July 2016
Price realised
GBP 8,750
Estimate
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Christ at Emmaus: The Larger Plate etching and drypoint, 1654, on 18th century laid paper, countermark letters A M (not in Hinterding), a strong, very tonal but later impression of New Hollstein's fourth state (of five), with margins, in very good condition Plate 208 x 159 mm., Sheet 220 x 170 mm.
Provenance
George Ambrose Cardew (b. 1865), London (Lugt 1134). With Colnaghi, London. Acquired from the above, 28 February 1962 (£55).
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Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 87; Hind 282; New Hollstein 283 (IV/5).
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