Sale 5246
London, South Kensington
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29 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 438
Estimate
James Abbott McNeill Whistler La Vielle aux Loques (K. 21) etching, 1858, on laid paper, second state (of three), with margins, time-staining, mount-staining, creasing, very pale unobstrusive foxing in the margins, otherwise in good condition P. 210 x 150 mm., S. 315 x 210 mm.
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