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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Summer or Wood Duck (Plate CCVI)
- 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
The print is in good condition, the left margin slightly trimmed, the colors strong except the yellow and pale green are slightly attenuated. The sheet with soft handling creases thoughout, the occasional pale fox mark, the margins with mat stain and minor surface soiling. There are two short tears at the lower right and bottom left sheet edges, contained to the margin, the second repaired. The beginning of the attribution line in the lower left corner has been partially rubbed away.
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.