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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Wine Glass (K. 27; G. 38)
- etching on laid Japan paper
- plate: 83 by 54 mm 3 1/4 by 2 1/8 in
- sheet: 158 by 137 mm 6 1/4 by 5 3/8 in
Etching, 1859, on laid Japan paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. Very faint light-stain and a few very pale, mottled fox marks and spots of discoloration in the margins. The sheet edges slightly uneven, with a few tiny nicks and spots of surface soiling along the lower sheet edge. An occasional printer's crease and soft handling crease in the margins. (The hinges showing slightly through in the upper corners.)
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.