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James McNeill Whistler
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- James McNeill Whistler
- The Muff (Kennedy 113; Glasgow 131)
- With the butterfly monogram
- Drypoint etching, Glasgow's third state (of four)
- plate: 126 by 75 mm 5 by 3 in
- sheet: 150 by 93 mm 5 7/8 by 3 5/8 in
Drypoint, 1874, Kennedy's second state of three, Glasgow's third state of four, a fine impression of this rare print (Glasgow lists 11 known impressions), with rich burr in the hat and muff, on laid paper with a partial ProPatria watermark, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Otto Gerstenberg, with his stamp on the verso (Lugt 2785)
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with margins. A skillfully repaired tear and a few small spots of discoloration along the base of the image. Two small repaired losses in the upper sheet edge at right. Faint light- and mat- stain. A few small, inconspicuous fox marks in the margins and on the verso.
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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.