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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- American White Pelican (Plate CCCXI)
- engraving with handcoloring
- sheet 966 by 629 mm 38 1/8 by 24 3/4 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, except the margins slightly trimmed, the colors very slightly attenuated. With pale foxing overall, mat and time stain in the margins. A repaired tear measuring 2 3/4 inches parallel to edge at upper left sheet, a repaired tear (approx. 3/4 in.) at lower left and a tiny paper loss at extreme corner, with several additional tiny tears at top. A small area of damp stain at lower right 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.