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Lot Number
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38
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Author
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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN 1606-1669
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Title
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FAUST (B., HOLL. 270; H. 260; BB. 52-4)
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Year Published
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1652
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Description
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Etching with drypoint and engraving, circa 1652, a very fine, atmospheric impression of the first state (of three), printing with burr, on japan paper Plate: 210 by 160mm; 8¼ by 6¼in Sheet: 212 by 163mm; 8 3/8 by 6 3/8 in
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Lot Note
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The bold design and mysterious subject matter makes Faust one of the highlights of Rembrandt's printed works. This impression is printed with burr on Faust's cloak and right sleeve, skull and curtain at left. The plate is wiped cleanly, rendering clarity in the left background.
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Provenance
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Ex coll. Alfred Morrison (L. 144)
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Estimated Price
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GBP 30,000.00 - 50,000.00( USD 45600.00 - USD 76000.00)
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Actual Price
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GBP 312,750.00 ( USD 475380.00)
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