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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Velvet Dress (K. 105)
- etching
- 233 by 158 mm 9 1/8 by 6 1/4 in
- sheet 296 by 204 mm 11 5/8 by 8 in
The rare etching and drypoint, 1873, a fine impression of the fourth state (of five), signed in pencil with the butterfly and inscribed 'imp', published by Dowdeswell & Dowdeswells, Publishers, Etc., London, on tissue thin Japan, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins, apart from scattered foxing predominantly at upper right. The lower edge unevenly trimmed.
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
Ex coll. B. Bernard MacGeorge (Lugt 394); and
H. H. Benedict (L. 1298); and
C. W. Dowdeswell (L. 690), partially cut through