Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Return of the Prodigal Son. 1636. Etching. 136x152mm. Bartsch91; New Hollstein 159. Very fine proof on vellum, 1st state (of 3), before numerous repeats, with traces of wear to the right of the son's nose and to the right of the father's sleeve, carefully washed. Small sepia ink stains at left edge. Full margins. Printed by H. L. Basan (circa 1807-1809).
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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669) The Return of the Prodigal Son. 1636. Etching. 136x152mm. Bartsch91; New Hollstein 159. Very fine proof on vellum, 1st state (of 3), before numerous repeats, with traces of wear to the right of the son's nose and to the right of the father's sleeve, carefully washed. Small sepia ink stains at left edge. Full margins. Printed by H. L. Basan (circa 1807-1809).

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€1,000 - €1,200
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€2,340
Buyer's premium
30%
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669) The Return of the Prodigal Son. 1636. Etching. 136x152mm. Bartsch91; New Hollstein 159. Very fine proof on vellum, 1st state (of 3), before numerous repeats, with traces of wear to the right of the son's nose and to the right of the father's sleeve, carefully washed. Small sepia ink stains at left edge. Full margins. Printed by H. L. Basan (circa 1807-1809).
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