September Uncurated Estate Finds

James McNeill Whistler Etching Billingsgate

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903). Etching, Billingsgate. Signed and dated 1859 in the plate, lower center. With info and 1997 Christie’s auction labels on verso. Plate 5 7/8" x 8 3/4" (with frame 15 3/8" x 20 3/8"). Some discoloration to mat, chips and losses to frame.

Provenance: Christie’s, New York, Sale 7981, April 9, 1997: Printed Books & Decorative Prints, lot 247; private collection, New York City.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.