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Charles Bird King (After)
Estimate
500 - 1,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Bird King (After)
- Ne Sou A Quoit, A Fox Chief
- hand-colored lithograph with gum arabic on wove paper
- image approx.: 350 by 290 mm 13 3/4 by 11 3/8 in
- sheet: 513 by 373 mm 20 1/4 by 14 3/4 in
Hand-colored lithograph with gum arabic, circa 1838, from History of the Indian Tribes of North America, on wove paper, printed by I. T. Bowen's Lithographic Establishment, Philadelphia, published by F. W. Greenough, Philadelphia, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with margins. The disbound edge is uneven, with a few small losses and pin holes from the binding. Faint mat-stain and surface soiling in the margins and a narrow vertical band of adhesive residue in the right margin. (An occasional pale, minuscule fox mark and a few soft creases in the margins.) The verso in good condition apart from faint off-printing.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.