James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Billingsgate

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903)

Billingsgate, 1859, sixth state of eight or later (Kennedy, 47). Signed and dated within the plate. Etching on laid paper, plate size 6 x 8 7/8 in., framed.
Estimate $300-500

Margins 2 1/2 inches or more with deckled edges to two sides, gentle toning (more visible to verso). The sheet measures 11 7/8 x 17 in. Masking tape to center of upper edge (recto),staining near lower edge (recto).


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