Rembrandt, Lifetime Impression Original Etching Rare Start Price USD 7,600.00 Current Price USD 7,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, May 12, 2008 End Time Thursday, May 22, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Rembrandt, Lifetime Impression Original Etching Rare' Description ARTIST: Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669) TITLE: Rembrandt's Mother in Widow's Dress and Black Gloves (B.344, H.91, N.-U.344)MEDIUM: Etching IMAGE SIZE: 5 5/8" x 4 ½" (14.3 x 11.4 cm)SHEET SIZE: 6" x 4 ¾" (15.2 x 12.1 cm)FRAME SIZE: 22" x 20.75" (55.88 x 52.71 cm)SIGNATURE: This work is signed by Rembrandt in the plate in the upper left hand corner.EDITION: A wonderful lifetime impression from the Nowell-Usticke State I (of III), as evidenced by the etched thumb in the upper left corner above the signature. This work is accepted by some, including Nowell-Usticke, and not accepted by Biörklund.CONDITION: This work is in excellent condition! A fine dark black impression with evidence of burr on the woman's lap and a delicate print of a thumb in the upper left of the sheet, with inky plate edges characteristic of an early impression!INSURANCE REPLACEMENT VALUE: $18,000 DISCUSSION:Created c. 1632, this work is a fine lifetime impression from the Nowell-Usticke State I (of III), as evidenced by the strong and dark impression with deeply etched areas, the large amount of burr in the lap, the finely etched thumb that appears in the upper left of the sheet, and the heavy inky plate edges. Printed on a fine laid paper, the sheet is in excellent condition with no apparent damage. Signed by Rembrandt in the plate in the upper left hand corner, this work is stated by Nowell-Usticke to be an uncommon print with approximately 125-225 known impressions. This work is accepted by some, including Nowell-Usticke, and rejected by others including Biörklund. Full of dark black intricately etched lines, this work is an intimate look at the artist's mother in a solemn moment. Highly textured with a multitude of cross-hatched lines, this work entices the viewer to inspect the work closely to see all of the complex details within the figure. Seated in nearly full profile, the artist's mother appears in a state of calm reflection. This work portrays her dressed in clothes of mourning for the loss of her husband, the dark black widows dress is in strong contrast with the background as well as the black gloves on her hands. Leaving no minute detail unrealized, the small undulating ruffles and the fur-like trimming of the sleeves and collar in this figure are intricately rendered. Though a deep, dark black impression, the separate features of the figure and chair are masterfully composed and visually stand out with varied textures and amounts of hatched lines. DOCUMENTATION / COA: It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work):1) Nowell-Usticke, G.W., Rembrandt's Etchings, States and Values, 1988, listed as B 344.2) Münz, Ludwig, Rembrandt's Etchings, 1952, Vol. II, listed as No. 327 in plate 17.3) Hind, Arthur, A Catalogue of Rembrandt's Etchings, 1967, listed as cat. No. 91. ABOUT THE FRAMING:Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is float mounted in a regal aged brown/bronze and black frame. The detailed sculptural elements within the moulding perfectly compliment the delicate and intricate details within this remarkable work. Further, the curvilinear qualities of the brown and bronze areas of the frame become perfect feminine compliments to this portrait of Rembrandt's mother. Framing is completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching brown/bronze inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover. I. WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?II, QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? III. ABOUT US IV. PAYMENT V. SHIPPING AND HANDLING WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 40-75% off gallery retail! We have been collecting art since the early 1970?s and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We been awarded the ebay Power Sellers award, and we have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. Feel free to call us, at 800-805-7060 or 510-777-9970 with any questions you might have. 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