Lot 3630 - A208 Old Master Prints - Friday, 22. March 2024, 10.00 AM
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN
(Leyden 1666–1669 Amsterdam)
The Flight into Egypt: crossing a stream. 1654.
Etching on laid paper.
Signed and dated in the plate on lower margin to the left: Rembrandt f. 1654.
9.7 x 14.5 cm.
Bartsch 55; Hinterding/Rutgers (New Hollstein) 277 probably I (of II, before the horizontal and diagonal scratches on the knee and lap of the Virgin Mary). - Strong, richly contrasting, clear and even impression with margin around the plate edge. Overall somewhat browned within the passepartout opening. The upper left corner with a professionally restored tear, running vertically to the plate edge. Verso a few stains and the corners with remains of an old mount. Overall in good condition.
CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Sold for CHF 3 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.