Lot 211: WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE 1860-1955

THE NECKLACE

measurements
36 1/2 by 20 in

alternate measurements
92.6 by 50.8 cm.

signed Wm. J. Whittemore and dated 1906-10 (lower right)

watercolor with traces of pencil on board

Condition Note: in good overall condition; while edges are intact, there is a small crack in board along lower edge (about 2 inches in from corner--under frame)--slight abrasion along extreme edges (under frame); a few scattered specks of loss (very minor)

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