James Abbott McNeill Whistler Sold at Auction Prices

Figure painter, Painter, Etcher, Lithographer, Caricaturist, b. 1834 - d. 1903

Artist James McNeill Whistler was an important influence in four major art schools: Realism, Aestheticism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. A proponent of art for art's sake, he titled many works to point at the relationship between art and music. James McNeill Whistler's prints were among the first works by an American in Europe to incorporate Japanese influences.

As a developing artist, James McNeill Whistler studied at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Russia. After his father's death, he studied drawing and mapmaking at West Point. He learned how to make etchings while working for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Many of James Abbott McNeill Whistler's etchings date from the time he spent in Venice, when he wanted to portray Venice as its locals perceived it. If you favor etching artwork, you can find many fine examples of etchings for sale at auctions and galleries

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                • Whistler (James Abbott McNeill, 1834-1903). Thames Warehouses, 1859
                  Mar. 12, 2025

                  Whistler (James Abbott McNeill, 1834-1903). Thames Warehouses, 1859

                  Est: £300 - £500

                  Whistler (James Abbott McNeill, 1834-1903). Thames Warehouses, 1859 * Whistler (James Abbott McNeill, 1834-1903). Thames Warehouses, 1859, etching on laid paper, signed and dated in the plate, the fourth 'b' state of five, indistinct watermark, with large margins, some light scattered spotting, minimally secured to mount with tape in two places to sheet verso, plate size 7.4 x 19.9 cm (3 x 8 ins), sheet size 15.5 x 26 cm (6 x 10 1/4 ins), window mounted QTY: (1) NOTE: Kennedy 38; Glasgow 46 (iv b/v).

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler, RBA,  Bibi Lalouette 
                  Mar. 12, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, RBA,  Bibi Lalouette 

                  Est: £800 - £1,200

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, RBA,  American 1834-1903-  Bibi Lalouette;  etching and drypoint on paper, signed and dated 'Whistler 1859' (within the plate, lower right), 22.7 x 15.3 cm.  Provenance:  with Thomas Agnew & Sons, London [no.37931].  The Collection of Professor W. M. Ballantyne (1922-2021), and thence by descent.  Note:  The Metropolitan Museum in New York notes how 'This curly-haired little boy sitting on the edge of a bed comes from a series of portraits that Whistler made in 1858-59. Known by the pet name of Bibi, the child was son to J. M. Lalouette who ran a small hotel and restaurant at 5 rue de l'Odéon in Paris.' 

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler, RBA,  The Beggars 
                  Mar. 12, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, RBA,  The Beggars 

                  Est: £3,000 - £4,000

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, RBA,  American 1834-1903-  The Beggars;  etching and drypoint on laid paper, signed with the butterfly and inscribed 'imp' in pencil on the tab, further signed with the butterfly and further inscribed 'The Beggars' verso, 30 x 20.9 cm.  Provenance:  with Thomas Agnew & Sons, London, 1981 [no.43880].  The Collection of Professor W. M. Ballantyne (1922-2021), and thence by descent. Note:  This print was included in 'Venice, a Series of Twelve Etchings' (the 'First Venice Set'), published by the Fine Art Society in December 1880. This scene depicts the 'Sotoportego e Corte de le Carozze', a stone passage with a timbered roof giving access to the Campo Santa Margarita, in Venice. Indeed, this setting allowed the artist to explore the creation of depth through the sharp contrast of light and shade, with the dark, heavy entrance to the tunnel leading into the bright street beyond. 

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Billingsgate (from The Portfolio)
                  Mar. 06, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Billingsgate (from The Portfolio)

                  Est: $800 - $1,200

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler Billingsgate (from The Portfolio) 1859 / 1878 etching on Arches MBM image: 5.75 h x 8.625 w in (15 x 22 cm) sheet: 10 h x 12 w in (15 x 22 cm) Glasgow's eighth state (of nine). This work is from the edition edited by Philip Gilbert Hamerton and published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London. Literature: Kennedy 47 | Glasgow 51 | Mansfield 46 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Music Room
                  Mar. 06, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Music Room

                  Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler The Music Room 1859 etching image: 5.625 h x 8.25 w in (14 x 21 cm) sheet: 7.375 h x 9.875 w in (14 x 21 cm) Glasgow's first state (of four). Collectors' stamps to verso. Provenance: Howard Mansfield, New York (Lugt 1342) | Harris G. Whittemore, Naugatuck, CT (Lugt 1384a) | Private Collection Literature: Kennedy 33 | Glasgow 39 | Mansfield 31 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

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                • JAMES A. M. WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) The Little Lagoon.
                  Mar. 06, 2025

                  JAMES A. M. WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) The Little Lagoon.

                  Est: $6,000 - $9,000

                  JAMES A. M. WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) The Little Lagoon. Etching and drypoint printed in dark brownish black on antique cream laid paper, 1879-80. 223x153 mm; 8¾x6 inches. MacDonald's fourth state (of 4). Inscribed "12-" in pencil, verso. From Twelve Etchings. Kennedy 186; Glasgow 216.

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                • Circle of James Abbot McNeil Whistler (1834-1903) Boats moored at a wall, etching, 16 x 19cm
                  Mar. 05, 2025

                  Circle of James Abbot McNeil Whistler (1834-1903) Boats moored at a wall, etching, 16 x 19cm

                  Est: £50 - £80

                  Circle of James Abbot McNeil Whistler (1834-1903) Boats moored at a wall, etching, 16 x 19cm

                  Mallams
                • James Whistler "Billingsgate" Original Etching
                  Mar. 01, 2025

                  James Whistler "Billingsgate" Original Etching

                  Est: -

                  Original etching on paper by listed Massachusetts/England artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). The etching is titled "Billingsgate" and is signed and dated 1859 in the lower right. Sight measures approximately 9-1/2" across x 6-1/2" tall, framed measures 19-5/8" across x 16-1/2" tall. Framed under glass.

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler - "Billingsgate"
                  Mar. 01, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler - "Billingsgate"

                  Est: $400 - $600

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, Lowell, Massachusetts, London, 1834-1903). "Billingsgate." Etching and drypoint, (6.875 x 9.875 inches, sight), signed in the plate "Whistler 1859" lower right. Edward Kennedy, "The Etched Work of Whistler," K. 47, VIII. Frame: H: 13.75 in., W: 16.625 in., D: 0.625 in. Provenance: Affixed with a Frederick Keppel & Co., No. 4 East 39th Street, New York label, and a Doll & Richards, Inc., 140 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts paper label, No. C 52281.

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                • James Abbot McNeill Whistler (American, 1834 - 1903), Black Lion Wharf, signed and dated 1859 in the plate, etching on laid paper with 'DEDB' Beehive watermark, plate 15 x 22.5 cm, sheet 17.5 x 25 cm, framed and glazed 34 x 49.5 cm
                  Feb. 27, 2025

                  James Abbot McNeill Whistler (American, 1834 - 1903), Black Lion Wharf, signed and dated 1859 in the plate, etching on laid paper with 'DEDB' Beehive watermark, plate 15 x 22.5 cm, sheet 17.5 x 25 cm, framed and glazed 34 x 49.5 cm

                  Est: £600 - £800

                  James Abbot McNeill Whistler (American, 1834 - 1903), Black Lion Wharf, signed and dated 1859 in the plate, etching on laid paper with 'DEDB' Beehive watermark, plate 15 x 22.5 cm, sheet 17.5 x 25 cm, framed and glazed 34 x 49.5 cm Hinged to the mount along the upper edge. Surface dirt is visible to sheet, particularly to the upper left corner and margin (see additional photo). There are small scattered spots of foxing throughout. There is a soft horizontal crease running along the upper portion of the sheet. Light acidification to the sheet.

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                • James Whistler (1834-1903), Billingsgate, Etching
                  Feb. 25, 2025

                  James Whistler (1834-1903), Billingsgate, Etching

                  Est: $450 - $750

                  Description: James A. M. Whistler (American, 1834-1903), Billingsgate, Etching, 1859, signed and dated in plate, depicting crowds gathering around sailboats with bridge in the distance, matted and framed. Frame size: 15 in. x 20 in. James Abbott McNeill Whistler was a seminal American artist known for his paintings and etchings. He painted in a style which emphasized layers of wet paint, gradually building tonal contrasts much like his contemporary edouard Manet. Born 1834 in Lowell, MA, he and his family moved to St. Petersburg, Russia in 1842 for his father’s job as a railway engineer. Whistler studied at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts at only 11 years old, returning to the United States with his mother after his father’s death in 1849. He briefly attended the United State Military Academy at West Point before being dismissed for disobedience and poor grades. Arriving in Paris in 1855, with little money and few prospects, he fell into the milieu of Henri Fantin-Latour, Gustave Courbet, and Charles Baudelaire. The artist infamously sued the British art critic John Ruskin in 1877, who scathingly attacked Whistler’s painting Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket (c. 1875) in a review. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Tate Gallery in London, among others. (artnet.com) Measurements: Height: of plate 5 3/4 in. x Width: 8 3/4 in. Condition: Good condition, some minor toning to paper, patch of discoloration center of top edge, likely from mounting tape, minor stain lower left corner, not viewed out of frame. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

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                • Whistler (James Abbot McNeill, 1834-1903). The Smiths Yard & Gants de Suède
                  Feb. 12, 2025

                  Whistler (James Abbot McNeill, 1834-1903). The Smiths Yard & Gants de Suède

                  Est: £150 - £200

                  Whistler (James Abbot McNeill, 1834-1903). The Smiths Yard & Gants de Suède * Whistler (James Abbot McNeill, 1834-1903). The Smiths Yard & Gants de Suède, lithograph on wove paper, showing a well dressed lady wearing a hat and holding gloves in her hands, the other showing two horses resting near a building, two figures standing by, both embossed with 'The Studio, London' stamp to lower margin, 28.3 x 20 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/8 ins), both individually framed and glazed (33 x 24 cm) QTY: (2) NOTE: Levy 40.

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                • JAMES WHISTLER AMERICAN SEASCAPE OIL PAINTING
                  Feb. 08, 2025

                  JAMES WHISTLER AMERICAN SEASCAPE OIL PAINTING

                  Est: $100 - $150

                  James Abbot McNeill Whistler, American, 1834 to 1903, an oil on board painting depicting a Seascape. Housed in a gilt wood and gesso frame ornate with floral motifs and bears a metal nameplate below. Note: Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, James Whistler became one of the most influential late 19th-century American painters and etchers, although he lived primarily in England. He worked in a wide variety of styles that included Impressionism, Symbolism, and Art Nouveau. He was especially influential in the Tonalist movement and was a catalyst for those who wanted to break away from prescribed academic methods, credited with being the first American modernist to influence European art. One of a kind artwork. American Paintings, Antique Fine Art And Wall Decor Collectibles.

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                • James Whistler "Old Putney Bridge" Etching on Paper
                  Feb. 05, 2025

                  James Whistler "Old Putney Bridge" Etching on Paper

                  Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) "Old Putney Bridge" Etching and Drypoint on Paper. Measures approx. - 7" wide x 4 3/4" high, total with frame - 19 3/4" wide x 17 3/4" high. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 /  store1226@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Early Morning (Spink 9; Way 7), Lithotint with scraping, 1878, Sight size: 171 x 260 mm (6-3/4 x 10-1/4 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Early Morning (Spink 9; Way 7), Lithotint with scraping, 1878, Sight size: 171 x 260 mm (6-3/4 x 10-1/4 in)

                  Est: $700 - $900

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Early Morning (Spink 9; Way 7) Lithotint with scraping, 1878; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.l.; third state of four Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler, (American 1834-1903), Nursemaids: "Les Bonnes du Luxembourg" (Spink 81; Way 48), Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.*, Sheet size approximately: 335 x 255 mm (13 x 8-3/4
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, (American 1834-1903), Nursemaids: "Les Bonnes du Luxembourg" (Spink 81; Way 48), Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.*, Sheet size approximately: 335 x 255 mm (13 x 8-3/4

                  Est: $300 - $500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Nursemaids: "Les Bonnes du Luxembourg" (Spink 81; Way 48) Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed with printed butterfly l.r., second state of two

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Maunder’s Fish Shop (Spink 37; Way 28), Lithograph on laid paper, Sight size: 216 x 178 mm (8-1/2 x 7 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Maunder’s Fish Shop (Spink 37; Way 28), Lithograph on laid paper, Sight size: 216 x 178 mm (8-1/2 x 7 in)

                  Est: $500 - $700

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Maunder's Fish Shop (Spink 37; Way 28) Lithograph on laid paper; with scattered mild toning. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly on facade, second state of two Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson Provenance: Thomas Agnew & sons, Ltd, London, No. 44131

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), La Fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle (Spink 106; Way 70), Lithograph, 1894, Sight size: 279 x 178 mm (11 x 7 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), La Fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle (Spink 106; Way 70), Lithograph, 1894, Sight size: 279 x 178 mm (11 x 7 in)

                  Est: $500 - $700

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) La Fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle (Spink 106; Way 70) Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly signature on awning, one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Little London (Spink 158; Way 121), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 54 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Little London (Spink 158; Way 121), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 54 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)

                  Est: $400 - $600

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Little London (Spink 158; Way 121) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r., one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Garden (Spink 40), Lithograph, 1891, Sight size: 222 x 203 mm (8-3/4 x 8 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Garden (Spink 40), Lithograph, 1891, Sight size: 222 x 203 mm (8-3/4 x 8 in)

                  Est: $500 - $700

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Garden (Spink 40) Lithograph, 1891; with scattered foxing. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly on tablecloth l.c.; one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Priest’s House, Lithograph, Sight size: 279 x 171 mm (11 x 6-3/4 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Priest’s House, Lithograph, Sight size: 279 x 171 mm (11 x 6-3/4 in)

                  Est: $500 - $700

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Priest's House Lithograph; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r. Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Savoy Pigeons (Spink 154; Way 118), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 254 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Savoy Pigeons (Spink 154; Way 118), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 254 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)

                  Est: $400 - $600

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Savoy Pigeons (Spink 154; Way 118) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r., one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Waterloo Bridge (Spink 1896; Way 123), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Waterloo Bridge (Spink 1896; Way 123), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in)

                  Est: $400 - $600

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Waterloo Bridge (Spink 1896; Way 123) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r., one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Kensington Gardens (Spink 140; Way 109), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 203 x 165 mm (8 x 6-1/2 in)
                  Feb. 04, 2025

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Kensington Gardens (Spink 140; Way 109), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 203 x 165 mm (8 x 6-1/2 in)

                  Est: $500 - $700

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Kensington Gardens (Spink 140; Way 109) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.l. Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER 'MAUDE READING' LITHOGRAPH
                  Feb. 01, 2025

                  JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER 'MAUDE READING' LITHOGRAPH

                  Est: $80 - $120

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler offset lithograph depicting Maud Franklin reading. Signed in the plate lower right. Viewable measures 11 1/2" x 7". Frame measures 19 3/4" x 15 1/2".

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                • JAMES WHISTLER 'THE MODEL RESTING' ETCHING
                  Feb. 01, 2025

                  JAMES WHISTLER 'THE MODEL RESTING' ETCHING

                  Est: $150 - $200

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) etching and drypoint titled 'The Model Resting (Fourth State)'. Monogrammed in the plate and holds blindstamp center left. Image measures 7 1/4" x 4 5/8". Sheet measures 14 7/8" x 11".

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                • James McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Unsafe Tenement (The Old Farm)
                  Jan. 30, 2025

                  James McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Unsafe Tenement (The Old Farm)

                  Est: $500 - $800

                  1858. Etching (from Douze eau-fortes d'apres Nature). Original frame.

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                • JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903)
                  Jan. 21, 2025

                  JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903)

                  Est: £400 - £600

                  JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903) JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903) Annie seated titled 'Annie' (within the plate, lower centre) etching 9 x 13 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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                • "Thames Police", Etching After James Whistler.
                  Jan. 18, 2025

                  "Thames Police", Etching After James Whistler.

                  Est: $150 - $300

                  Artist(s): James Abbott McNeill Whistler RBA (American, 1834-1903) Medium: Etching on paper. Signature(s): Signed in-print, lower right. Paperwork: N/A Damage: Unframed. Adhesive and matting residue present to the outer margins of the image. Signs of toning. Measurement(s): 6" x 8 7/8" (impression), 12" x 16" (sheet) In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

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                • Print, James Abbott McNeill Whistler
                  Dec. 20, 2024

                  Print, James Abbott McNeill Whistler

                  Est: $400 - $600

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "Rotherhithe," (1860), etching on Arches, signed and dated in plate lower left, image: 10.5"h x 7.75"w, overall (with frame): 21.25"h x 18"w

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                • JAMES WHISTLER AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING
                  Dec. 14, 2024

                  JAMES WHISTLER AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING

                  Est: $100 - $150

                  Watercolor on board painting by to James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1834 to 1903, an American artist based primarily in the UK, considered the founder of Tonalism. The artwork depicts two female figures in landscape scenery. Traces of a signature in the lower left. Titled Two Women Standing. Dated 1883. Red mat, black frame. Collectible Graphic Art, Impressionism.

                  Antique Arena Inc
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler, (American 1834-1903), Nursemaids: "Les Bonnes du Luxembourg" (Spink 81; Way 48), Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.*, Sheet size approximately: 335 x 255 mm (13 x 8-3/4
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler, (American 1834-1903), Nursemaids: "Les Bonnes du Luxembourg" (Spink 81; Way 48), Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.*, Sheet size approximately: 335 x 255 mm (13 x 8-3/4

                  Est: $800 - $1,200

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Nursemaids: "Les Bonnes du Luxembourg" (Spink 81; Way 48) Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed with printed butterfly l.r., second state of two

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Maunder’s Fish Shop (Spink 37; Way 28), Lithograph on laid paper, Sight size: 216 x 178 mm (8-1/2 x 7 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Maunder’s Fish Shop (Spink 37; Way 28), Lithograph on laid paper, Sight size: 216 x 178 mm (8-1/2 x 7 in)

                  Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Maunder's Fish Shop (Spink 37; Way 28) Lithograph on laid paper; with scattered mild toning. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly on facade, second state of two Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson Provenance: Thomas Agnew & sons, Ltd, London, No. 44131

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Little Putney, No. 1, Drypoint etching, Plate size: 133 x 210 mm (5-1/4 x 8-1/4 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Little Putney, No. 1, Drypoint etching, Plate size: 133 x 210 mm (5-1/4 x 8-1/4 in)

                  Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Little Putney, No. 1 Drypoint etching; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r. Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson Provenance: Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd., London, Invent. No. 44132

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Waterloo Bridge (Spink 1896; Way 123), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Waterloo Bridge (Spink 1896; Way 123), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in)

                  Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Waterloo Bridge (Spink 1896; Way 123) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r., one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

                  Weschler's
                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Savoy Pigeons (Spink 154; Way 118), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 254 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Savoy Pigeons (Spink 154; Way 118), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 254 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)

                  Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Savoy Pigeons (Spink 154; Way 118) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r., one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Little London (Spink 158; Way 121), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 54 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Little London (Spink 158; Way 121), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 54 x 165 mm (10 x 6-1/2 in)

                  Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Little London (Spink 158; Way 121) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r., one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), La Fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle (Spink 106; Way 70), Lithograph, 1894, Sight size: 279 x 178 mm (11 x 7 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), La Fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle (Spink 106; Way 70), Lithograph, 1894, Sight size: 279 x 178 mm (11 x 7 in)

                  Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) La Fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle (Spink 106; Way 70) Lithograph, 1894; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly signature on awning, one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Priest’s House, Lithograph, Sight size: 279 x 171 mm (11 x 6-3/4 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Priest’s House, Lithograph, Sight size: 279 x 171 mm (11 x 6-3/4 in)

                  Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Priest's House Lithograph; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.r. Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Early Morning (Spink 9; Way 7), Lithotint with scraping, 1878, Sight size: 171 x 260 mm (6-3/4 x 10-1/4 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Early Morning (Spink 9; Way 7), Lithotint with scraping, 1878, Sight size: 171 x 260 mm (6-3/4 x 10-1/4 in)

                  Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Early Morning (Spink 9; Way 7) Lithotint with scraping, 1878; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.l.; third state of four Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Kensington Gardens (Spink 140; Way 109), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 203 x 165 mm (8 x 6-1/2 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), Kensington Gardens (Spink 140; Way 109), Lithograph, 1896, Sight size: 203 x 165 mm (8 x 6-1/2 in)

                  Est: $1,200 - $1,800

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Kensington Gardens (Spink 140; Way 109) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly l.l. Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Garden (Spink 40), Lithograph, 1891, Sight size: 222 x 203 mm (8-3/4 x 8 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Garden (Spink 40), Lithograph, 1891, Sight size: 222 x 203 mm (8-3/4 x 8 in)

                  Est: $1,200 - $1,800

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Garden (Spink 40) Lithograph, 1891; with scattered foxing. Framed.* Signed in plate with printed butterfly on tablecloth l.c.; one state Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Butcher’s Dog (Spink 166), Lithograph, 1896, 260 x 203 mm (10-1/4 x 8 in)
                  Dec. 13, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), The Butcher’s Dog (Spink 166), Lithograph, 1896, 260 x 203 mm (10-1/4 x 8 in)

                  Est: $800 - $1,200

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) The Butcher's Dog (Spink 166) Lithograph, 1896; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed with printed butterfly on awning Property from the Estate and Trust of Helena E. Gunnarsson

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                • Possibly JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER, (Massachusetts, USA, 1834 - London, UK, 1903). "Beatrix or Beatrice Godwin Whistler." Oil on canvas. With inscription in the lower left corner. Measurements: 34.50 x 24.50 cm, 48 x 38 cm (frame).
                  Dec. 12, 2024

                  Possibly JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER, (Massachusetts, USA, 1834 - London, UK, 1903). "Beatrix or Beatrice Godwin Whistler." Oil on canvas. With inscription in the lower left corner. Measurements: 34.50 x 24.50 cm, 48 x 38 cm (frame).

                  Est: €8,000 - €9,000

                  Possibly JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER, (Massachusetts, USA, 1834 - London, UK, 1903). "Beatrix or Beatrice Godwin Whistler." Oil on canvas. With inscription in the lower left corner. Measurements: 34.50 x 24.50 cm, 48 x 38 cm (frame). The work is a portrait of Beatrice Whistler, painter and wife of James Abbott McNeill Whistler. They were married in August 1888, in a discreet ceremony that was carefully arranged to avoid controversy, especially due to the presence of Maud Franklin, Whistler's mistress. Maud, who had been Whistler's leading model and companion for many years, was unaware of James' intentions to marry Beatrice, creating a potential conflict if the wedding became public. Beatrice and James met through their friendship with Edward Godwin, Beatrice's first husband. After Beatrice's separation from Godwin in 1885, due to his infidelity, and after Godwin's death in 1886, Beatrice and Whistler began to develop a romantic relationship. Although Beatrice had modeled for Whistler on several occasions, their relationship was slow to develop into a deep and affectionate bond. After marrying, Beatrice and Whistler moved to Paris, away from London and any possible conflict with Maud. Although the marriage was relatively short, due to Beatrice's illness and subsequent death in 1896, her relationship with Whistler was one of great closeness, and Beatrice played a significant role in both his personal life and artistic career. Whistler painted several portraits of Beatrice during her later years, capturing her frailty due to her illness. This marriage was thus a pivotal moment in both their lives, marked by discretion and tension caused by Whistler's past relationships, but also by a deep personal and artistic connection between Beatrice and the painter. James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter and printmaker, whose work developed primarily in the United Kingdom during America's so-called Gilded Age. He rejected both sentimentality and moral connotations in his works, and was a strong advocate of the maxim "art for art's sake," proposing that art should exist for its own sake and not as a means to external ends. The distinctive signature Whistler used in his paintings consisted of a stylized butterfly, to which he added a long stinger as a tail. This symbol reflected the two facets of his personality: the subtle delicacy of his painting and his defiant attitude in the public sphere. Influenced by music, Whistler conceived of his works as tonal compositions, and often titled his paintings with terms such as "arrangements," "harmonies," and "nocturnes," emphasizing the importance of visual harmony and tone. His most celebrated work, Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1 (1871), popularly known as Whistler's Mother, is a portrait that has been revered and, at the same time, parodied, as an emblem of motherhood. Whistler left a profound mark on the art of his time, both through his innovative aesthetic theories and his relationships with other influential artists and writers, contributing to the evolution of 19th century artistic culture. COMMENTS This lot can be seen at the Setdart Valencia Gallery located at C/Cirilo Amorós, 55. HELP Bidding by Phone 932 463 241 Buy in Setdart Sell in Setdart Payments Logistics Remember that bids placed in the last few minutes may extend the end of the auction, thus allowing enough time for other interested users to place their bids. Remember to refresh your browser in the last minutes of any auction to have all bidding information fully updated. Also in the last 3 minutes, if you wish, you can place consecutive bids to

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), 'Drouet', Etching and Drypoint, 1859, Frame: 17 x 13 1/2 in. (43.2 x 34.3 cm.)
                  Dec. 10, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), 'Drouet', Etching and Drypoint, 1859, Frame: 17 x 13 1/2 in. (43.2 x 34.3 cm.)

                  Est: $300 - $500

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903), 'Drouet', Etching and Drypoint, 1859,

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Nocturne Palaces
                  Dec. 08, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Nocturne Palaces

                  Est: $40,000 - $60,000

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Nocturne Palaces etching and drypoint printed in dark brownish black on ivory laid paper circa 1879-80. Edition of approximately 54, in all states combined. Signed with butterfly monogram and inscribed imp on the tab. MacDonald's twelfth state (of 12), with the butterfly in the plate, lower left. A beautiful, atmospheric impression of this extremely scarce, important etching, with all the details distinct and richly-inked. [Kennedy 202; Glasgow 200] sheet: 11 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. Private Collection, New Jersey.

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                • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Upright Venice
                  Dec. 08, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Upright Venice

                  Est: $25,000 - $40,000

                  James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Upright Venice etching and drypoint printed in dark brownish black on cream laid paper circa 1879-80. Edition of approximately 30. Signed with the butterfly and inscribed "imp." in pencil on the tab (lower left). MacDonald's fourth state (of 7), with the figure of the gondolier on the gondola stern center left still partially visible and still a shorter left leg on the second man from the right in the nearest group. A superb, crisp, early impression, with warm plate tone and every detail distinct, including the delicate vertical wiping scratches. [Kennedy 205; Glasgow 232] sheet: 10 x 7 in. Private Collection, New Jersey.

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                • James Abbott McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903) 'La Mere Malade' Lithograph
                  Dec. 08, 2024

                  James Abbott McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903) 'La Mere Malade' Lithograph

                  Est: $400 - $600

                  James Abbott McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903) 'La Mere Malade' Lithograph 1897, unsigned but attributed on title card, a lithograph on Chine volant, depicting a mother and daughter, matted under glass in a gilt wood frame, retaining Frederick Baker, Chicago title card Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Rogers Park), Illinois Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 11:27 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: November 19, 2024, 1:10 pm

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