05-17-201305-18-2013
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May 17, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Street at Saverne

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$720$600
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2655BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 17, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903)

Street at Saverne, 1858, third state of five, (Kennedy, 19). Signed (partially obscured) in the plate. Etching on paper, plate size 8 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. (25.5 x 15.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Estimate $600-800

Out of the frame the sheet measures 13 x 10 3/8 inches. The sheet is unevenly trimmed, and the print is actually executed on pale blue chine colle. There are losses and tears (almost exclusively to the left edge). The sheet is stained and toned and has no hinges.


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