Swann Galleries - Old Master Through Modern Prints - Sale 2412, Part II - April 28, 2016

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340 JAMES A. M.WHISTLER

Seymour

.

Etching and drypoint printed in black on

antique, cream laid paper, 1859. 140x98 mm;

5

1

/

4

x3

7

/

8

inches, full margins. MacDonald’s

second state (of 3), before the redrawing of

the legs. A superb, early impression of this

scarce etching, with all the fine lines and

details distinct, with crisp plate edges and

with very strong contrasts. Kennedy 31;

Glasgow 30.

[1,500/2,500]

341 JAMES A. M.WHISTLER

Annie, Seated

.

Etching printed in black on antique cream

laid paper, 1858-59. 129x96 mm; 5

1

/

8

x3

inches, full margins. MacDonald’s third state

(of 3), an earlier impression in this state,

before the multitude of corrosion spots on

the front of the dress. A superb, dark

impression with strong contrasts and crisp,

inky plate edges. Kennedy 30; Glasgow 32.

[1,200/1,800]

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