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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- Grand Place, Brussels (K. 362)
- 220 by 140 mm 8 5/8 by 5 1/2 in
Etching printed in dark brown, 1887, a very fine impression of this rare print, with a delicate veil of plate tone in the foreground, signed in pencil with the butterfly on the tab and inscribed 'imp', also signed in pencil with the butterfly, verso, inscribed 'The Palace, Bruxelles' and with the artist's tiny circle device, indicating a select impression, on laid paper, with a crown watermark and pendant initials GR, in good condition, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
provenance
Thomas Arthur, according to a pencil inscription, verso (cf. L. 129)
Edward G. Kennedy (L. 857)
George W. Vanderbilt, his sale, Sotheby's New York, May 15, 1974
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale