- 6
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- White Ibis (Plate CCXXII)
- print on paper with hand-coloring
- sheet 650 by 965 mm 25 5/8 by 38 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1834, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1836 watermark
Condition
In good condition, except stitch holes at the disbound edge, and a few pale fox marks in the image, the most visible in the left bird's tail feathers, the others towards the margins. The sheet edges with occasional areas of soiling and time stain, and the upper sheet edge with a diagonal soft crease measuring about three inches. The verso with remains of hinges and scattered foxing.
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.