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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Doorway (Kennedy 188; Glasgow 193)
- Etching with drypoint on paper, sixth state
- sheet: 290 by 200 mm 11 3/8 by 7 7/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1879-80, signed with the butterfly in pencil on the tab and inscribed 'imp', Kennedy's sixth state of seven, from the First Venice Set, on laid paper, published by The Fine Art Society, London, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition. With a few small fox marks, one in the door at left. Unobtrusive damp-staining in the blank areas of the image at upper right and left. A small horizontal crease in the upper part of the tab.
The verso with thinning, staining and skinning at top sheet edge from previous hinging and very faint time-stain at perimeter of the sheet.
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.