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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- Fishing Boat; and Temple (K. 208 and 234)
- etching
- first 156 by 234 mm 6 1/4 by 9 1/4 in
- second 101 by 152 mm 4 by 6 in
Two etchings, 1879-81, from Twenty-Six Etchings, the final states, each signed in pencil with the butterfly on the tab and inscribed 'imp', the second verso inscribed 'No. ...', published by Dowdeswell & Dowdeswell, Publishers, Etc., London, on laid paper, each framed (2 prints)
Condition
Fishing Boat - The print is in good condition. The tab with the butterfly previously cut from the plate edge, now re-attached and backed with Japan. The sheet with pale mottled foxing, the verso with faint traces of discoloration and a few bleach spots, showing through recto.
Temple - The print is in good condition. The tab with the butterfly was previously cut from the plate edge and is now re-attached and backed with Japan. There is a second small repaired tear across the extreme upper right corner. With some pale mottled foxing throughout.
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.