Condition Report

LOT #335

Pop Art Prints & International Graphics

James Abott McNeill Whistler
1834 - 1903
American


Rotherhithe (Kennedy 66; Glasgow 70)
etching and drypoint
signed and dated 1860 in the plate and titled in pencil under the mat and on verso inscribed "5291" and "#7"
10 7/8 x 7 7/8 in 27.8 x 20.3 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  Overall, this work is in good condition

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected out of the frame
 •  This work was inspected under magnification
 •  This work was inspected under ultraviolet light

Paper Support
 •  Very minor Accretions present In the lower right corner
 •  Discolouration present Throughout
 •  Minor Edge damage present In the corners which is inherent to the materials and methods used by the artist

Framing and Mounting
 •  Non-archival glue residue from previous framing present Along the lower edge which is covered by the frame
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is mounted to board
 •  This work is framed with regular glass

Notes on Material
The discolouration noted is more pronounced in the margins of the work. The work is mounted to a non-archival board, and the board itself is hinged to an archival backing.

Comments on Condition

Prepared by:  Seth Mendoza
Report date:  Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023


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