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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- Nocturne (Kennedy 184; Glascow 222.IX)
- Etching and drypoint
- sheet: 200 by 289 mm 7 7/8 by 11 3/4 in
Etching and drypoint in brown ink, 1879-1880, a fine impression with carefully wiped plate tone, 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, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. The bottom left corner is soft. The verso, with two pieces of tape from a prior hinging.
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.
Catalogue Note
Glasgow notes that by 1889, Whistler had printed 97 impressions of states 1-9.