JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER | THE BEGGARS (K. 194; G. 190)
Private Collection Rhode Island
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER
1834 - 1903
THE BEGGARS (K. 194; G. 190)
Etching, 1879-80, Kennedy's eighth state of nine, Glasgow's thirteenth state of seventeen, signed with the butterfly in pencil on the tab and inscribed 'imp', on laid paper, published by the Fine Art Society, London, framed
sheet: 305 by 210 mm 12 by 8¼ in
Condition Report:
The print is in generally good condition apart from a few small repairs, including one in the head of the woman in the foreground and the lower right corner re-attached with Japan. Several fox marks and small spots of discoloration and an occasional minuscule pin hole in the sheet.
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.
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Private Collection Rhode Island
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER
1834 - 1903
THE BEGGARS (K. 194; G. 190)
Etching, 1879-80, Kennedy's eighth state of nine, Glasgow's thirteenth state of seventeen, signed with the butterfly in pencil on the tab and inscribed 'imp', on laid paper, published by the Fine Art Society, London, framed
sheet: 305 by 210 mm 12 by 8¼ in
Condition Report:
The print is in generally good condition apart from a few small repairs, including one in the head of the woman in the foreground and the lower right corner re-attached with Japan. Several fox marks and small spots of discoloration and an occasional minuscule pin hole in the sheet.
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.
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