Sold for:
$12,300
$12,300
Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Goldsmith , 1655 (Bartsch, 123; Hind, 285; Hollstein, 123 i/ii). Collector's stamps to verso (see below). Etching on layered Japan paper, plate size 3 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (7.7 x 5.4 cm), framed. Condition: Margins 1/8 inch or more, several minute pale stains (more visible to verso), gentle toning. Provenance: Johann Karl Brönner (German, 1738-1812) (Lugt, 307); probably bequested to the Museum of the City of Frankfurt through to the Städel c. 1870 [duplicate stamp from the Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt-am-Main (Lugt, 2396)]; through to J.E. de Wit (Portland, Maine, c. 1895) (Lugt, 1451).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-09-19
