We went to film a marvellous Rembrandt print at the booth of David Tunick, one of the most knowledgeable dealers in fine arts prints. We didn’t expect to receive a complete training in Rembrandt’s way of making prints in addition to an informative explanation of the significance of prints in the market. We are very glad to share this fascinating discussion we had with him during TEFAF 2016.
TEFAF Highlights - BIAPAL Picks #1: Abraham Francen, apothecary by Rembrandt van Rijn (Leiden 1606-1669 Amsterdam)
Etching and drypoint on dark yellow Japan paper
16 x 20.7 cm
Circa 1657
Provenance
A.P.F. Robert-Dumesnil, his sale, Phillips, London, 12 April 1836, described as "A superb impression on Indian paper"; Sotheby's, London, 27 June 1985; to David Tunick, Inc., New York; to Private collection, U.S.A.
Literature
Bartsch 273; Hind 291; Hollstein 273; New Hollstein 301, fourth state of twelve
More info :
tunickart.com
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