£35m Rembrandt could have export licence application withdrawn

Sotheby’s says potential buyer of Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet, which has been in UK for 250 years, is considering a loan to a British institution A £35m Rembrandt, which has been in Britain for 250 years but was at risk of being exported, might stay in this country as it is likely the export licence application will be withdrawn, Sotheby’s has said. The Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet, dating from 1657, is considered one of the artist’s greatest late portraits and is one