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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Piazzetta (K. 189; G. 218)
- etching on paper
- plate: 253 by 179 mm 10 by 7 in
- sheet: 257 by 182 mm 10 1/8 by 7 1/8 in
Etching and drypoint printed in dark brown, 1879-80, signed with the butterfly in pencil on the tab and inscribed 'imp.', from the First Venice Set, on laid paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Two horizontal creases in the left edge, the larger measuring 70 mm. The upper right hinge pressing slightly through. (Very slight undulation to the sheet.) The verso in good condition aside from a few spots of stray ink and an occasional minuscule fox mark.
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.