Lot 19
  • 19

James McNeill Whistler

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • James McNeill Whistler
  • Nocturne (Kennedy 184.IV; Glascow.IX)
  • Drypoint and etching
  • sheet: 200 by 296 mm 7 7/8 by 11 5/8 in
Drypoint and etching, 1879-1880, signed in pencil with the butterfly monogram, inscribed 'imp.', one of 97 total impressions of all nine states, from the First Venice Set, on laid paper with the Pro Patria watermark, framed

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, the full sheet. Repairs in the corners and along the upper sheet edge. A small tear in the lower right corner and minor loss in tip. Foxing.
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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