Christie’s London will auction the third and final part of Sam Josefowitz’s Rembrandt print collection on December 3, featuring 101 etchings by the Dutch master. The sale, titled “The Sam Josefowitz Collection: Graphic Masterpieces by Rembrandt van Rijn – Part III,” follows two previous installments that together brought £13.5 million. A highlight is the rare portrait *Arnout Tholinx, Inspector* (circa 1656), estimated at up to £2.5 million, described as the last impression in private hands. The collection was amassed by Josefowitz, a Lithuanian-born entrepreneur who built a mail-order business before his death in 2015.
The sale underscores the enduring strength of the Old Masters print market, which has remained resilient amid broader market fluctuations. Christie’s recent print auctions have performed strongly, with a March sale totaling £3.6 million and a 94 percent sell-through rate. The broader print category has seen a 3 percent rise in spending, now accounting for 7 percent of the art market, and prints make up a quarter of high-net-worth collectors’ holdings. This final offering represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire museum-quality Rembrandt prints from a legendary collection.