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Auction archive: Lot number 185

JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER – A group of ten books, comprising

The Collection of Paul F. Walter
26 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2017
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$2,000
Price realised:
US$4,375
Auction archive: Lot number 185

JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER – A group of ten books, comprising

The Collection of Paul F. Walter
26 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2017
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$2,000
Price realised:
US$4,375
Beschreibung:

JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER – A group of ten books, comprising
JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER – A group of ten books, comprising: MARKS, Murray (1840-1918). A Catalogue of Blue and White Nankin Porcelain . London: Ellis and White, 1878. The catalog of Sir Henry Thompson’s celebrated Chinese porcelain collection, illustrated by James McNeill Whistler The two men were introduced by the dealer Murray Marks, who exhibited Thompson’s collection, which he describes as “the most important in the country.” One of twenty large paper copies bound in gold paper embossed with a design of hawthorn flowers and thorns—and signed by Murray Marks. Quarto (282 x 225 mm). 26 autotypes after drawings by James McNeill Whistler (very occasional marginal spotting). Original decorative paper boards (some wear to bottom hinges). [ With :] WAY, Thomas (1861-1913). Mr. Whistler’s Lithographs . London: George Bell & Sons, 1905. The second edition, with illustrated bookplate of Whistleriana collector Pickford Waller (1849-1930). Octavo (232 x 140mm). Original half-vellum over boards; and 8 other works by or related to Whistler.

Auction archive: Lot number 185
Auction:
Datum:
26 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2017
Auction house:
Christie's
New York
Beschreibung:

JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER – A group of ten books, comprising
JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER – A group of ten books, comprising: MARKS, Murray (1840-1918). A Catalogue of Blue and White Nankin Porcelain . London: Ellis and White, 1878. The catalog of Sir Henry Thompson’s celebrated Chinese porcelain collection, illustrated by James McNeill Whistler The two men were introduced by the dealer Murray Marks, who exhibited Thompson’s collection, which he describes as “the most important in the country.” One of twenty large paper copies bound in gold paper embossed with a design of hawthorn flowers and thorns—and signed by Murray Marks. Quarto (282 x 225 mm). 26 autotypes after drawings by James McNeill Whistler (very occasional marginal spotting). Original decorative paper boards (some wear to bottom hinges). [ With :] WAY, Thomas (1861-1913). Mr. Whistler’s Lithographs . London: George Bell & Sons, 1905. The second edition, with illustrated bookplate of Whistleriana collector Pickford Waller (1849-1930). Octavo (232 x 140mm). Original half-vellum over boards; and 8 other works by or related to Whistler.

Auction archive: Lot number 185
Auction:
Datum:
26 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2017
Auction house:
Christie's
New York
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