03-07-200803-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2399Boston
March 7, 2008 12:00 PMCalender
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Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Self Portait in a Velvet Cap and Plume

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$6,518$5,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2399Location: BostonDate / Time: March 07, 2008 12:00PM

Description:

Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

Self Portait in a Velvet Cap and Plume, 1638, an 18th century or later impression (Bartsch, 20). Signed and dated in the plate. Etching on paper, plate size 5 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (14.0 x 10.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 1/4 inch, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

The paper looks to be laid, and the visible margins are over 1/4 inch. Although it has not been removed from its frame, there are no other visible condition issues to report.