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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- Study for At The Piano (MacDonald 539; see Kennedy 141; see Glasgow 144)
- Signed with the butterfly in pencil and inscribed imp
- conte crayon on laid paper
- sheet 171 by 112 mm 6 3/4 by 4 3/8 in
Conté crayon on laid paper, c. 1873-5, framed
Provenance
Knoedler - Modarco S.A., New York
Acquired in 1986 from the above by the present owner
Acquired in 1986 from the above by the present owner
Condition
A vertical crease runs the length of the sheet just left of center and a diagonal crease at the upper edge meets it at the sheet center. Both have broken through slightly in places and are skillfully reinforced on the verso. There is a short, diagonal crease across the upper right sheet corner, a nick in the upper right sheet edge, and a few surface abrasions at bottom. The sheet is toned, with some minor surface soiling, and other minor defects.
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.