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JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER | The Rialto (Kennedy 211; Glasgow 199)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Rialto (Kennedy 211; Glasgow 199)
- signed with the butterfly with shaded wings and inscribed imp in pencil (on the tab at lower left)
- etching with drypoint, printing with plate tone, an atmospheric, selectively wiped impression of Kennedy and Glasgow's first state (of three), on laid paper with a WW watermark
- sheet: 29.9 by 20.2cm.; 11 3/4 by 8in.
- Executed between 1879 and 1880, Glasgow cites 36 impressions of this subject.
Provenance
Ex coll. Albert W. Scholle (L. 2923a); Harris Whittemore (L. 1384a)
Condition
Trimmed by the artist with thread margins on three sides and a narrow margin at upper sheet edge, leaving a signature tab below, in good condition apart from the signature tab skilfully re-attached, three small made up areas at upper left sheet edge and lower tips of sheet, two very fine skilfully repaired paper splits at centre of lower half of sheet and upper right sheet corner, two skilfully repaired tears supported with tissue towards centre of lower sheet edge (the longest measuring approx. 1cm), a few pale fox marks, some small areas of discoloration in lower half of sheet verso, framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."