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JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER | Balcony, Amsterdam (Kennedy 405; Glasgow 446)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- Balcony, Amsterdam (Kennedy 405; Glasgow 446)
- signed with the butterfly and inscribed imp in pencil (on the tab at lower left)
- etching with drypoint, Kennedy's third (final) state, Glasgow's fourth (final) state, on laid paper with a WW watermark
- sheet: 27.5 by 17cm.; 10 3/4 by 6 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1889, there was no published edition of this work, Glasgow cites 27 impressions of this subject.
Condition
Trimmed by the artist to the platemark on two sides with narrow margins at upper and left sheet edges, leaving a signature tab below, in good condition, a very fine split supported with tissue at lower right sheet edge (measuring approx. 2cm), three very skilfully repaired tears at left sheet edge, a few inconspicuous fox marks, some very pale discoloration, framed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Other impressions are at the British Museum, London, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.