Whistler, James A. M. THE BUTCHER'S DOG. Chicago, 166, Way 128, Levy 182. Lithograph, 1894. First State of Four, before the reduction of the spot in the doorway. Signed witht the printed butterfly. Printed on laid paper without watermark. Given the presence of the spot on the doorway, likely one of the 21 lifetime impressions printed by Way in 1894, of which Way said there were very few printed in other than the fourth state. In very good condition, except for a bit of thinning from previous adhesive at the upper corners, and tape residue at the top and bottom edges.'11 3/4 x 7 1/8 inches (sheet). 181 x 131 mm. (image). Rare.
