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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AFTER) | Carolina Pigeon or Turtle Dove (Plate 17)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon
- Carolina Pigeon or Turtle Dove (Plate 17)
- plate: 680 by 524 mm 26 3/4 by 20 1/2 in
- sheet: 958 by 620 mm 37 3/4 by 24 1/2 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1827, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman Turkey Mill 1828 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, apart from some staining/foxing in the blank areas of the sheet and margins. The edges with soiling, creases, small nicks and tears. The lower right margin tip replaced. (Problems at extreme edges backed with Japan.) A 1 inch vertical tear and larger related crease in the lower margin. Sheet slightly toned overall.
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.