Rembrandt van Rijn (after) - A Girl Sleeping (Hendrickje Stoffels), Facsimile Print

Name: Rembrandt van Rijn (after) - A Girl Sleeping (Hendrickje Stoffels), Facsimile Print
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Availability: LimitedAvailability

A framed facsimile print of Rembrandt's drawing of a sleeping girl with a British Museum certificate of authenticity on the back. - view 1

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Estimated value

$75 - $200

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (AFTER) - A GIRL SLEEPING (HENDRICKJE STOFFELS), FACSIMILE PRINT: IDENTIFICATION

This object is a high-fidelity facsimile print of the brown ink and wash drawing 'A Girl Sleeping' by Rembrandt van Rijn, originally executed circa 1655-1656. The work is produced by The Quintessa Art Collection under license from the British Museum. It replicates the characteristic 17th-century wash technique and brushwork of the original (Museum No. 1895,0915.1279). The print is housed in a modern gilt wood frame with a double mat featuring a marbled paper inlay border.

Compare with other prints in the archive: Miniature Print of Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' in Rococo-Style Frame, Old Man with a Divided Fur Cap (B. 265) - Intaglio Print, Abraham and Isaac (Bartsch 34), Etching after Rembrandt van Rijn.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Dutch Golden Age1650-1660

The domestic 'tronie' or life study was a hallmark of 17th-century Dutch artistic practice, focusing on candid human emotion.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The practice of 'after' collections, where high-quality reproductions allow middle-class households to participate in the connoisseurship of Old Master works.

Meaning Through Time

17th Century

An intimate study for personal use or as a model for larger religious/history paintings.

Modern Era

A decorative object representing institutional heritage and classical art appreciation.

PRINT LINEAGE

The original drawing was acquired by the British Museum in 1895 as part of the Malcolm Collection. It depicts a woman, widely identified as Rembrandt's partner Hendrickje Stoffels, in a spontaneous domestic moment. Quintessa Art Collection facsimiles were primarily marketed in the late 20th century as high-quality museum reproductions designed to replicate the texture and tone of original master drawings for decorative use.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%

CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 23 prints items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Moderate production runs
Common at estate sales
Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

Explicitly labeled as a facsimile on the original British Museum certificate of authenticity
Modern framing and Quintessa branding are consistent with late 20th-century museum reproductions

How does authenticity detection work?

PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

The identification is near certain due to the presence of a detailed Certificate of Authenticity that explicitly names the source, manufacturer, and original institutional inventory number.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Authentic British Museum license label/Certificate of Authenticity attached to the dust cover.
2Identification of specific British Museum inventory number 1895,0915.1279 on the documentation.
3Quintessa Art Collection branding indicates a professional reproduction rather than an amateur copy.
4The marbled matting style is characteristic of high-end frame shops from the 1980s-1990s.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Verify the presence of any numbering on the certificate to see if it belongs to a limited edition run.
→Check for any signs of foxing under the glass that might not be visible in current photos.

CONDITION & GRADE

Fine

Grading breakdown

The print surface shows no signs of light fading; the frame and matting are well-preserved with no acidity burn visible from the images provided.

Condition

The facsimile appears in excellent stable condition within its frame. The paper shows no visible foxing or humidity damage, and the gilt frame retains its integrity with minimal surface wear. The certificate of authenticity on the reverse is fully intact and legible.