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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Beggars (K. 194)
- etching and drypoint
- 305 by 208 mm 12 by 8 1/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1879-80, a rich, atmospheric impression of the fourth state (of nine), with a veil of plate tone in the foreground, from the First Venice Set, signed with the large butterfly in pencil and inscribed 'imp', on laid Japan paper, published by The Fine Art Society, London, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, apart from the lower and upper left sheet edges with scattered foxing, a mottled fox mark in the image towards top. (Three additional inconspicuous tiny fox marks in archway and at upper right.)
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.