Rembrandt Virgin and Child in the Clouds 1641 RARE Original Etching and Drypoint Printed in Black Ink Start Price USD 20,000.00 Current Price USD 20,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Draper, UT See more about 'Rembrandt Virgin and Child in the Clouds 1641 RARE' Description REMBRANDT HARMENSZ VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669) Title:            Virgin and Child in the Clouds Year:            1641 Medium:        Original etching and drypoint printed in black ink on laid paper. Dimensions:    Platemark: 6 9/16 x 4 3/16 Sheet Size: 6 11/16 x 4 5/16 inches. Bartsch 61 only; Hind 186; Biorklund 41-  H;  Usticke 61 i/ii Provenance:    Ex-collection Johann Carl Diedrich Hebich (German, 1818-1891), known for his superb collection of prints by Rembrandt and Durer, with his collection stamp (Lugt 1250) in black ink on the verso; Ex-collection Charles M Lea (american, 1853-1927), with his collection stamp (Lugt 1662a) in grey ink verso. Condition:       In excellent condition, printed on a sheet with small margins outside the platemark on all four sides. Value:             $28,900.00    This was the appraised value on date of acquisition on December 30, 2004. Description:      Printed after the diagonal scratches on either side of the virgin' face were burnished out. A fine 17th century/lifetime      impression of Bartsch's only state, Usticke's second and final state.                        The only possible source for this motif - a particularly Catholic subject unparalleled in Dutch Art of the 17th century - is an etching by Frederico Barocci. There are even similarities in execution (ie: the hatching). The upside down face under the Virgin's knee, generally regarded as a poorly erased remnant of an unfinished etching Rembrandt started on the same plate, should probably be interpreted as a reflection of Mary's face in the clouds. This rare and valuable work of art comes with the orignal Certificate of Authenticity... a lifetime guarentee of authenticity... from place of purchase: Stanfield Fine Art, located in Park City, Utah. Place a Bid!