Description: REMBRANDT VAN RIJNA Scholar in his Study ("Faust") Original etching, engraving and drypoint, circa 1652. This printing is from the late 1600s or 1700s, sometime before Henri Louis Basan retouched the plate in 1805-1810. IT IS NOT ONE OF THE MANY HELIOGRAVURE REPRODUCTIONS THAT ARE LISTED ELSEWHERE ON EBAY. 8 1/2x6 1/2 inches, thread margins or trimmed to plate. Biörklund's fourth state (of 4); Usticke's fourth state (of 7); White and Boon's fourth state (of 4); New Hollstein's sixth state (of 7). With the divide in the beam of light directed towards Faust's face, but before the heavy retouching work by Basan and the complete revision by Jean (where Faust looks like a boy). The print is on laid paper, attached to a backing sheet that is coming loose at two corners. (See photographs.) Faint spots of discoloration, but otherwise quite fine condition. Other impressions in this state generally sell for $5,000-$8,000 at auction and much more at retail. Serious offers welcome.
Price: 6500 USD
Location: South Hadley, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-30T13:34:54.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
Type: Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Etching
Subject: Faust
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
