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JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER | Riva, No. 2 (Kennedy 206; Glasgow 230)
估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- James McNeill Whistler
- Riva, No. 2 (Kennedy 206; Glasgow 230)
- signed with the butterfly and inscribed imp in pencil (on the tab at lower left)
- etching with drypoint printed in dark-brown, printing with plate tone, Kennedy's first state (of two), Glasgow's only state, on fine laid paper
- sheet: 20.6 by 29.9cm.; 8 1/8 by 11 3/4 in.
- Executed between 1878 and 1880, Glasgow cites 44 impressions of this subject.
Condition
Trimmed to the plate mark by the artist, leaving a signature tab, in good condition, a small discoloured area at lower left, two nicks supported by tissue at centre of lower sheet edge, uneven backboard-staining, framed.
"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."
"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."