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James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Afternoon Tea (or La Conversation)

1897

About the Item

A superb impression of Spink’s only state from the edition of 100 published and issued by Ambroise Vollard in L’Album d’estampes originales de la Galerie Vollard (second album), Paris 1897; printed by Auguste Clot, Paris. Also bearing the blindstamp of Edmond Sagot (Lugt 2254) in the sheet lower right. Catalog: Spink 173; Levy 114; Way 147.
  • Creator:
    James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1897
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 6.188 in (15.72 cm)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In excellent condition, printed on a full sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 236541stDibs: G13022591289
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