Foto Collectie Charlotte Meyer / Stedelijk Museum Zutphen.
Charlotte Meyer, a resident of the town of Zutphen, has announced that she is preparing for an exhibition of 35 original Rembrandt etchings discovered in the family archive, writes ArtMajeur.
The works, acquired by her grandfather between 1900 and 1920 at auctions and flea markets, were kept for decades as part of the private heritage and were not considered in an investment context.
The authenticity of the works was confirmed by experts from the Rembrandt House in Amsterdam. According to experts, it is about the museum level of preservation and a representative sample of the master’s graphics, including miniature sheets of about 10×5 cm.
Potential for the regional museum economy
The collection will be on display at the Sütphen City Museum from March 21 to June 14. For the regional cultural sector, the project could be a factor in increasing attendance and tourist flow, and strengthen the city’s position on the national museum agenda.
Art market experts note that Rembrandt etchings traditionally have a high liquidity compared to Old Master paintings due to their more affordable price range and steady demand from private collectors and foundations.
After determining the authenticity of the works, Charlotte Meyer expanded the collection to 70 graphic sheets to include works by the artist’s contemporaries. In this way, a private initiative was transformed into a full-fledged collection project with the potential for institutional partnership.
The Zutphen case demonstrates that significant discoveries are still possible in the European art market, and that family archives can represent not only historical but also significant economic value.
