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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Great White Heron (Plate CCLXXXI)
- print on paper
- sheet 661 by 960 mm 26 by 37 13/16 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1835, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1836 watermark
Condition
In good condition except the colors slightly attenuated and the margins trimmed, the sheet edges with discoloration and time stain and a few nicks and tiny paper losses, one repaired paper loss at the lower left sheet edge. The verso with scattered foxing and soiling throughout, remains of adhesive on all but lower sheet edge, which has been unevenly trimmed.
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.