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Investigating the Authenticity of Paintings & Drawings believed to be by or attributed to;

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

1834 - 1903

American Painter, etcher, draughtsman, lithographer, watercolourist and author of critical essays

AKA J. A. M. Whistler, James A. McNeill Whistler

 Whistler left the USA as a boy and studied in Paris, latterly in the studio of Charles-Gabriel Gleyre but moved to London in 1859 and created a well received set of etchings of the Thames. Yet he faced the brunt of criticism from art critics about his subtly painted landscapes called nocturnes. He was captivated by atmosphere and painted hundreds of thin, diluted compositions in watercolour on paper for some 15 years following his arrival in London. He was a great admirer of Turner's work in this respect.

 Whistler is probably best known for his sentimental portrait of his mother, Arrangement in Gray and Black No.1. But he also worked in pastel, painted portraits, studies of models in the studio and created many views of Venetian palaces.

Finding a significant link between art and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings with musical names.

Creating an apt signature for his paintings in his own mind, he used the shape of a stylized butterfly with a a long stinger for a tail.

Easily imitated, his work is extensively faked.

Some examples of images readily available on the internet tell their own story.

Oil on paper mounted on panel,

The Artist in His Studio, London, Aug. 1865

James McNeill Whistler

Milly Finch (1883–84),

James McNeill Whistler.

Harmony in Gray: Chelsea in Ice," by James McNeil Whistler, oil on canvas $2,866,600

Fine Art Authentication

 We are international fine art consultants specializing in conducting full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by all artists and in all categories, from all regions and historical eras.

 Confidentially serving both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years, we can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authenticity, legitimacy and attribution of old and modern master works of art. Including the works of Whistler and his studio and circle, or paintings you are unsure about.

Authentication:  Conducting and directing comprehensive investigations and in depth research, with a view to establishing a correct, full and formally recognized certification of a work of art. One absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or expert on that given artist.

Directing detailed and complicated inquiries with multilingual, international academic research and any forensic applications.

 Attribution:  Identifying and confirming the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution that has been formally questioned or doubted.

 Confirmation:  Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its own accuracy.

 Scrutiny:  Identifying fake works of art and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previous incorrect attributions.

 Prosecution:  Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who are , or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes legal professionals and private clients.

 Attention:  Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting clients in consolidating a well balanced future family distribution.

 Appraisal: Valuations, quality and condition reports.

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment

 Before you begin any art authenticity, legitimacy, or any artist attribution investigation, it is more than wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive elements. Treat it as your safety net.

 We will be happy to professionally undertake that study for you as a primary safety net, based upon good quality images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and pitfalls that could lie ahead.

See our FAQ's for details of the process

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  Avant d'entreprendre une enquête sur l'authenticité d'une œuvre d'art ou l'attribution d'un artiste, il est plus que prudent de procéder à une évaluation impartiale de sa faisabilité. Ceci est fait pour équilibrer indépendamment tous les problèmes négatifs qui peuvent exister contre le positif.

Nous serons heureux d'entreprendre cette étude d'une manière professionnelle pour vous que nous considérons comme votre principal filet de sécurité.
Il sera basé sur les images que vous fournissez et tous les faits connus concernant votre acquisition, son passé et la provenance de l'œuvre telle que vous la connaissez.
Vous aurez alors une meilleure compréhension des perspectives et des difficultés éventuelles à venir, avant de prendre une décision.

  Antes de embarcarse en cualquier investigación de autenticidad artística o atribución de artista, es más que prudente realizar primero una evaluación imparcial de su viabilidad. Esto se hace para equilibrar independientemente cualquier problema negativo que pueda haber contra el positivo.

Nos complace emprender profesionalmente ese estudio para usted, que consideramos su red de seguridad. Se basará en las imágenes que usted suministre y todos los hechos conocidos con respecto a su adquisición, historia pasada y procedencia del trabajo tal como lo conoce.

Entonces tendrá una mejor comprensión.

ABOUT AUCTION HOUSE DESCRIPTORS

 It is important to understand the auction terms used in any descriptor and be cautious of works that may be painted in the style of the artist or even copies of his works which bear a signature. In this case, James McNeil Whistler.

James McNeil Whistler; The first name/s and surname of the artist. In their opinion it is the genuine authentic item, painted by the artist.

James McNeil Whistler; “Attributed to ….” That in their opinion it is 'probably' a work by the artist, at least in part.

James McNeil Whistler; “Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion it is a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist.

Possibly by an apprentice or pupil under his supervision.

James McNeil Whistler; “Circle of ….” In their opinion it is a work of the period of the artist and showing his influence, or closely associated with the artist but not necessarily by his pupil.

James McNeil Whistler; “Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion it is a work of art executed in the artist’s style, but not necessarily by a pupil. But it may be contemporary or nearly contemporary.

James McNeil Whistler; “Manner of ….” In their opinion it's a work in the style of the artist but of a later date and not by the artist.

James McNeil Whistler; “After ….” In their opinion it is a copy (of any date) of an original work by the artist.

James McNeil Whistler; “Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/or inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt.

James McNeil Whistler; "With signature ….”, “With date ….” or “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” Then in their opinion the signature / date / or inscription has been added by someone else other than the artist.

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