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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Cougar, Male (Plate XCVI) and Ocelot, or Leopard Cat, Male (Plate LXXXVI)
- handcolored lithograph
- First sheet 535 by 690 mm 21 1/16 by 27 1/8
- Second sheet 556 by 708 mm 21 7/8 by 27 7/8
Two hand-colored lithographs, 1846, by J. T. Bowen, on wove paper, framed (2 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition. There are scattered adhesive remains on the verso sheet edges and the sheets are backed. Imperfections in the individual prints are as follows:
Cougar, Male: There are a few small paper losses at the extreme sheet edges.
Ocelot, or Leopard Cat: There are a few scattered fox marks in the margin and the sky of the image, one moderately sized mark in the trees, difficult to see. There is a 1 inch tear in the bottom left margin extending from the sheet edge, paper loss in corners at 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.
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.