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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Great American Cock Male - Vulgo (Wild Turkey) (Plate I)
- print on paper
- sheet 1007 by 680 mm 39 5/8 by 26 3/4 in
Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint, 1827, by W. H. Lizars, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1828 watermark, framed
Condition
In generally good condition, except the colors enhanced, primarily the red and the yellow. The sheet edges with numerous small tears, nicks, surface soiling and discoloration, a repaired loss at top, remains of masking tape along the perimeter of the sheet verso. There is a 1 1/2 inch repaired tear through the title, a 3 inch repaired tear at right, a 1 1/2 inch repaired tear at top, the repaired paper loss at top measures 1 inch deep and 1 1/2 inches across.
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.