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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Pinnated Grous (Plate CLXXXVI)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 968 by 640 mm 38 1/8 by 25 1/4 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1834, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1836 watermark, framed
Condition
In good condition, margins slightly trimmed (approx. 3/8 in.), the flowers and foreground are very slightly attenuated, otherwise the colors are strong. Small area of paper loss on the top sheet edge, and a small tear (1/4 in.) on the right sheet edge. Infrequent, tiny fox marks in unprinted areas of the sheet, pale mat stain in the margins, with a darker strip of mat stain on the verso showing through to the recto. Occasional soft handling creases throughout the margins. Verso with infrequent, tiny fox marks.
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.