Rembrandt Millennium Edition Mother, Father & Himself Start Price USD 3,500.00 Current Price USD 3,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Orlando-Magic Kingdom See more about 'Rembrandt Millennium Edition Mother, Father & Himself ' Description Rembrandt  Millennium Edition  Art Collection Up for bid - a rare set of  Millennium Edition  Rembrandt etchings Featuring: Rembrandt's Mother with hand on chest, Rembrandt's self portrait and Bust of man wearing a high cap. These 3 three pieces of art are beautifully framed  under glass in wood gold leaf frame that enhances any decor! They have been in a smoke free and pet free home since purchase from the art  gallery in 2005.  This is an rare opportunity to own this outstanding set of etchings at a lower than market price! Each comes with a fully guaranteed Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal.   1. Artist's Mother with her Hand on her Chest In this superb etching, Rembrandt captures his mother’s careworn face and tender expression as she is lost in thought, eyes cast downward. Rembrandt’s depiction of her hand on her chest indicates that the subject of her thoughts is very close to her heart. The darkly etched dress and veil on her head serve to heighten this quiet drama. The dark veil curving around her head has an angelic effect that is reinforced by the light behind it. Rembrandt made five other etchings of his mother as well as number of paintings. In this time period, Rembrandt often used family members as models. In 1589, Rembrandt's mother, Neeltgen Willemsdochter van ZuytBrouck, married Harman Gerritszoon van Rijn in reformed Peter's Church in Leiden, Holland. Rembrandt was the next to the youngest of their nine children, two of whom died in infancy. 1631 B349;11.50; BB. 31-9 3 5/8" x 2 1/2" plate size 12 7/8" x 9 3/4" sheet size Etching on Ingres d'Arches off-white laid paper (watermark) with large margins. Initialed in the plate CPO and dated "1631." The second state according to bjorklund, the seventh state according to Nowell-Eusticke. A 20th Century impression printed by Marjorie Van Dyke. From the 'Millennium' edition limited to 2500 examples. 2005 Appraised Value - $2,195 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap ( aka Father) Art historians believe that this poignant etching depicts Rembrandt's father, Harman Gerritszoon van Rijn, a miller and owner of a windmill called "De Rijn." In this etching, Rembrandt portrays the fortitude and wisdom of his father. These qualities are reflected in the resolute jaw, earnest eyes and intent facial expression. The exotic turban and ornate coat may reflect Rembrandt's view of his father as a potentate. Rembrandt created this copper plate at the young age of 24, utilizing a fine etching needle and restrained drawing style to achieve the delicate detail and the powerful facial expression of his father. Rembrandt's father died in 1630, the same year this etching was completed. Three-Quarters Right 1630 B. 321; BB.30-F; Holl. 321 4" x 3 1/4" plate size 12 7/8" x 9 3/4" sheet size Etching on Ingres d'Arches off-white laid paper (watermark) with large margins. Signed with the initials (RHL) and dated in the plate (upper left). The second state according to Bjorklund, the sixth state according to Nowell-Eusticke. A 20th Century impression printed by Marjorie Van Dyke. From the 'Millennium' edition limited to 2500 examples 2005 Appraised Value - $2,595 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Rembrandt Self Portrait Drawing at a Window In this beautiful self-portrait, Rembrandt depicts himself etching a copper plate at a table near a window. He is wearing his work clothes and not the fanciful oriental costumes, accoutrements and plumed hats of his earlier etched self-portraits. The light from the window illuminates the drawing table and Rembrandt's tender and pensive expression, while the remainder of the room is cast in darkness. This etching demonstrates Rembrandt's brilliant use of chiaroscuro to add depth and drama in this etching. Rembrandt created this etching in 1648 at the age of forty-two, after a troubled six year period during which he etched no self-portraits. During this six year period, Rembrandt's wife Saskia died, his financial situation deteriorated, and his relationship with Geertge Dircx, the nursemaid of his young son Titus, became troubled and later culminated in a court battle. This is Rembrandt's last etched self-portrait. 1648 B. 22; BB. 48-A; Holl. 22 6 1/4" x 51/8" plate size 12 7/8" x 9 3/4" sheet size Etching on Ingres d'Arches off-white laid paper (watermark) with large margins. Signed and dated in the plate (in the window sash, upper left corner). The fifth state according to Djorklund, the eighth state according to Nowell-Eusticke. A 20th Century impression printed by Marjorie Van Dyke. From the 'Millennium' edition limited to 2500 examples 2005 Appraised Value - $4,395 All three have been fully certified and appraised in 2005 These have only appreciated in value! Must Sell! Thanks for looking & Good Luck Bidding!   Place a Bid!