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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- American Bison or Buffalo (Plate LVI) and American Bison or Buffalo, Female (Plate LVII)
- handcolored lithograph
- sheet 536 by 692 mm 21 1/8 by 27 1/4 in each
Two hand-colored lithographs, 1845, by J. T. Bowen, on wove paper, framed (2 prints)
Condition
The prints in good condition. A few scattered fox marks within the image and on the verso. Time stain and mat stain along the sheet edges with a few paper losses at the extreme sheet edges. The sheets are backed. Imperfections in the individual prints are as follows:
American Bison or Buffalo: There is a repaired tear on the upper right corner and some light soiling in the same corner.
American Bison or Buffalo, Female: Slight soiling in the left corner margin.
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.