拍品 254
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JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER | Limehouse (Kennedy 40; Glasgow 48)

估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述

  • James McNeill Whistler
  • Limehouse (Kennedy 40; Glasgow 48)
  • titled and inscribed Limehouse W.37 trial proof before drypoint sky in pencil (lower right)
  • etching with drypoint, printing with plate tone, a black impression of Kennedy's second state (of three), Glasgow's third state (of six), printing wiht strong contrasts, on laid paper
  • plate: 12.6 by 19.9cm.; 5 by 7 7/8 in.; sheet: 18.2 by 23.8cm.; 7 1/8 by 9 3/8 in.
  • Executed in 1859, Glasgow cites 82 impressions of this subject.

來源

An unidentified collector's stamp (not in Lugt).

Condition

With wide margins, trimmed slighly unevenly, in good condition, a few minute fox marks, some slight surface soiling mostly towards sheet edges, two small thinned areas in upper margin verso, framed. (Faint remnants of pencil inscriptions in margins).
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."