Lot 10
  • 10

John James Audubon (After)

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • John James Audubon (after)
  • Yellow-Crowned Night Heron (Plate CCCXXXVI)
  • print with handcoloring on paper
  • sheet 985 by 652 mm 38 3/4 by 25 5/8 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1836, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1856 watermark

Condition

In good condition with a few fox marks and very pale spots of soiling visible in the image, sheet edges with discoloration and slight rippling, with tiny tears upper edge, a small paper loss upper left sheet edge.
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.