John James Audubon (After)

Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, by R. Havell, 1834, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1834 watermark, with wide margins, generally in good condition except the colors slightly attenuated, the sheet edges discolored, a few fox marks, the extreme lower right sheet corner with a shallow loss, framed

Generally in good condition as catalogued. Light- stain has darkened the paper tone slightly and the colors are slightly down. The sheet edges are discolored by mat stain. The extreme lower right sheet corner is gone adn there are occasional handling creases in the sheet.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."