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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Bridge (K. 204)
- etching
- 294 by 200 mm 11 5/8 by 7 7/8 in
Etching, 1879-80, the first state (of eight), signed in pencil with the butterfly and inscribed 'imp', from the Second Venice Set, on laid paper, published by Dowdeswell & Dowdeswells, Publishers, Etc., London, framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, except the sheet darkened overall with scattered foxing, two tiny tears at lower right sheet edge, anoter at lower left. (A tiny loss to the lower right of the tab.) The verso initialed E.W. in pencil.
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.