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Lot 16
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James McNeill Whistler

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • James McNeill Whistler
  • The Piazzetta (K. 189; G. 218)
  • Signed with butterfly and inscribed imp
  • Etching and drypoint
  • plate 255 by 180 mm 10 by 7 1/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1879-80, from the First Venice Set, Kennedy's and Glasgow's final state, signed in pencil with the butterfly on the tab and inscribed 'imp', on laid paper, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition. There are tiny rust specks at the left and upper sheet edges, and in a small unobstrusive patch in the sky. A few tiny and pale fox marks recto are most visible showing through to the verso.
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.
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