Day 2: American & European Decorative Arts
Sat, Nov 19, 2016 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 454
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(New York, 1834-1903)
The Lime-Burner, I/II, (M. 45, K. 46, W.44), 1859 from A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects, 1871, signed lower right in plate "Whistler/1859" and at right "Whistler", etching and drypoint in black ink on thin cream Japon nacre laid tissue, 9-7/8 x 6-7/8 in. (plate); unframed. Notes: This is a rare first state impression purchased for the price of $1350 in 1928.. Provenance: The Anderson Galleries, New York, February 5, 1928, Sale No. 2231, lot #108, (accompanied by a copy of the original receipt); Estate of Fred F. and Cordelia French, New York City, 1928; by descent in family
a rich, crisp impression, glued at four edges to card (possibly muselage) with staining through to front, some toning
