Rembrandt, Lifetime Impression Original Etching Rare Start Price USD 17,000.00 Current Price USD 17,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Rembrandt, Lifetime Impression Original Etching Rare' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: Circumcision in the Stable (B. 47, BB. 54-B, H 274, B&W B 47)Artist: Rembrandt, Harmensz van RijnMedium: Original EtchingImage Size: 5.5 in x 3.75 in (13.97 cm x 9.53 cm)Sheet Size: 5.5 in x 3.75 in (13.97 cm x 9.53 cm)Framed Size: 23 1/4 in x 21 1/4 in (59.06 cm x 53.98 cm)Signature: This work is signed and dated twice in the plate 'Rembrandt f. 1654' (in the upper left signature the 'd' is reversed)Edition: A State I (of III) Nowell-Usticke; Hind State I (of III), Biörklund State I (of II); Boon & White State I (of II). B. 47, BB. 54-B, H 274, B&W 47Condition: This work is in excellent condition, a fine dark impression with large, even margins all around  Description:Created in 1654, this work is a State I (of II) Nowell-Usticke; Hind State I (of III) , Biörklund; Boon & White State I (of II) impression with white spaces at the middle of the top margin and beneath the signature in the upper left corner. Printed on a fine laid paper, this work is stated by Nowell-Usticke to have 225-500 known impressions (Usticke p12, B 164) . This work is signed and dated twice in the plate 'Rembrandt f. 1654' (in the upper left signature the 'd' is reversed) . Documentation is referenced as B. 47, BB. 54-B, H 274, B&W 47. Fine detailed etching produces incredible chiaroscuro in this loving and joyful New Testament scene, where Christ is circumcised in a barn. Both the small scale of the work and the delicately etched surface of the plate combine to create a deeply intimate scene of the Holy Family. Light emanates from an unknown source, sweeping across the Christ child and Mohel, through the use of strong diagonal lines. Family and observers have gathered around the baby in celebration of this traditional event. Rembrandt has infused great detail into the expression and personality of each figure. While the focus of the work is narrative and subject based, Rembrandt has included small reminders denoting the importance of the barn environment, as seen in the ladder, basket, and barrel. Rounded corners and diagonally etched white spaces are distinguishing characteristics of this etching's state. A dark impression with excellent detail, existing in pristine condition, this work is described by Usticke as a very fine impression (Usticke B 47) . Catalogue Raisonné & 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, 1988, listed as B 47. 2) Hind, Arthur, A Catalogue of Rembrandt's Etchings, 1967, listed as H. 274 with details on page 112. 3) Biörklund, George, Rembrandt's Etchings: True and False, 1968, listed as BB 54-B on page 119. 4) Schwartz, Gary, Rembrandt: All the etchings reproduced in true size, 1977, listed as B 47. 5) Münz, Ludwig, Rembrandt's Etchings, Vol. 1, 1952, listed as plate 258. 6) Münz, Ludwig, Rembrandt's Etchings, Vol. 2, 1952, listed as no. 227 on page 105. 7) White, Christopher and Boon, Karel, Rembrandt's Etchings, Vol. 1, 1969, listed as B 47 on page 24. 8) White, Christopher and Boon, Karel, Rembrandt's Etchings, Vol. 2, 1969, listed as B 47 on page 36. 9) Boon, K.G., Rembrandt The Complete Etchings, 1965, image listed as plate 251. 10) White, Christopher, Rembrandt as an Etcher, 1969, listed as B 47 and referenced on page 80. About the Framing:Conservation framed with museum quality archival materials, this work is float mounted in a stately dark wood and gold frame. The intricately sculpted moulding with fanned and arching shapes compliments the linear quality of this work. Alternating gold and dark wood layers of the moulding create an interplay of darks and light which accentuates the contrast in this piece. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind archival Plexiglas. Below the image is a gold plaque which reads 'Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt, (1606-1669) '. Who is Masterworks Fine Art? Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. strives to be the best source of fine art for our clients and collectors all over the world. We believe the most direct way to accomplish this is by establishing a lifetime of personal and professional relationships with our clients. We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 25-50% off gallery retail prices. 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