Lot 14
  • 14

John James Audubon (After)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • John James Audubon (after)
  • Ruddy Duck (Plate CCCXLIII)
  • hand colored engraving with etching and aquatint
  • sheet 645 by 955 mm 25 1/2 by 37 5/8 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1836, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1838 watermark, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, the margins very slightly trimmed, the colors in the background very slightly attenuated. The sheet with occasional minor foxing and surface soiling, two hard creases at right. The sheet edges with pale mat and time stain, a repaired tear at upper left measuring 1 3/4 inches and two tiny tears at bottom left. The disbound edge at top with stitch holes.
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.