- 156
After John James Audubon
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon
- Lepus Californicus, Gray (Plate CXII)
- 1847
hand-colored lithograph
printed by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia
on wove paper, framed- sheet 531 by 661 mm; 20 7/8 by 26 in.
Condition
The print is in generally good condtion, the margins trimmed. There is an occasional pale fox mark in the image, the margins with pale light- and mat stain and a 2 inch repaired horizontal tear extending just into the foliage at left sheet edge center. The sheet edges with a few nicks and tiny tears, a vertical 5 inch strip of paper loss along the lower left sheet edge, and paper losses at each corner. The verso with scattered soiling and a strip of discoloration along the 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.