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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Doorway (K. 188)
- etching and dry point
- 291 by 201 mm 11 1/2 by 8 in
- sheet 296 by 205 mm 11 5/8 by 8 1/8 in
Drypoint and etching, 1879-80, from the First Venice set, a fine impression of the fourth state (of seven), printed with a rich veil of atmospheric tone in the foreground, signed in pencil with a butterfly on the tab and inscribed 'imp', from the First Venice Set, published by the Fine Art Society, London, on laid paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, faint light-stain visible just inside the platemarks of the image, scattered rust marks predominantly contained to the upper margin with a few in the upper left corner of image. The verso with a band of pale mat stain at center.
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.