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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Stanley Hawk (Plate XXXVI)
- hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 969 by 654 mm 38 1/8 by 25 3/4 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1828, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1831 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition with full margins. The sheet with the occasional fox mark, surface soiling and unobtrusive creasing, a repaired hole measuring 3/16 inch at lower right. The sheet edges with mat and time stain, three small tears (one repaired) along the top and lower right, a tiny loss and area of damp stain at bottom. The disbound edge at left with stitch holes. The verso with remains of adhesive at 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.