Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds

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Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, 1634, an 18th century impression (Bartsch/Hollstein, 44 III/III). Signed in the plate. Etching on fine laid paper, image/sheet size 10 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (26.0 x 21.5 cm),hinged to a supporting sheet, unframed.
Condition: Trimmed within the plate mark, annotations and an indistinct stamp on the reverse.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

The work has probably been cleaned recently. The work is trimmed within the plate mark as noted previously. There is a Japan or similar hinge along the entire right edge on the reverse, as well as old hinges to both left corners.

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