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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Kitchen (K. 24; G. 16)
- etching and drypoint on golden japon colle with wove support
- image: 226 by 156 mm 8 7/8 by 6 1/8 in
- support: 388 by 304 mm 15 1/4 by 12 in
Etching and drypoint, 1858, from Twelve Etchings from Nature, on golden japon collé on a wove support, framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition. The support with some foxing, surface soiling, and pale mat-stain, darkest at the mat opening. The upper support edge is uneven and the lower edge is folded, with faint time-stain at extreme edges. (A minute fiber in the japon has lifted at the extreme right edge of the image.) The verso with scattered foxing throughout, darkest in upper left corner, and hinge remnants in the upper corners. (A small crease in the image showing slightly through to the recto and a few light handling creases at the right support edge on the verso.)
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.