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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Snowy Owl (Plate CXXI)
- hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint
- sheet 965 by 635 mm 38 by 25 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1831, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1835 watermark, framed
Condition
In good condition, except the sheet is unevenly trimmed to the plate, the yellow of the eyes attenuated. There are traces of pale mat stain at the sheet edges, and a tiny tear at the upper sheet edge right. The verso backed with Japan.
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.
Catalogue Note
See lot 490 for a reproduction of this plate in Steuben glass