REMBRANDT VAN RIJN | MALE NUDE, SEATED AND STANDING ('HET ROLWAGENTJE') (BARTSCH, HOLLSTEIN 194; NEW HOLLSTEIN 233; HIND 222)

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JHR. IR. G.C. (GIJS) SIX VAN WIMMENUM (1892-1975)

REMBRANDT VAN RIJN
1606 - 1669
MALE NUDE, SEATED AND STANDING ('HET ROLWAGENTJE') (BARTSCH, HOLLSTEIN 194; NEW HOLLSTEIN 233; HIND 222)

Etching, circa 1646, New Hollstein's first state (of eight), printing with plate tone, on paper with a partial Name of Jesus watermark (cf. Hinterding IHS-A), unframed
Plate: 195 by 127mm 7⅝ by 5in
Sheet: 203 by 135mm 7⅞ by 5⅜in

Condition Report:
With small margins, in good condition, with small, unobtrusive areas of faint water-staining just visible along the upper right plate mark and at upper right corner recto, a small paper adhesion in the blank area right of the infant's head and near centre verso, two tiny, inconspicuous thinned spots in the upper left quadrant, unframed.

(Slipped printing is inherent to production).

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance:
The collection of Prof. Jhr. Dr. Jan Six van Hillegom en Wimmenum (1857 - 1926);

Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975);

Thence by descent