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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Horned Grebe (Plate CCLIX)
- etching and aquatint
- sheet 646 by 969 mm 25 1/2 by 38 1/8 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1835, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1835 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the margins slightly trimmed and the green slightly attenuated. The sheet with an occasional pale fox mark and soft handling crease. The margins with very pale mat stain, time stain at the extreme sheet edges.
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.