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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Mallard Duck (Plate CCXXI)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 640 by 968 mm 25 1/4 by 38 1/8 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1834, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins (slightly trimmed at top), the background foliage very slightly attenuated. The sheet with soft handling creases throughout, pale mat stain in the margins, and a short (1/2 in.) tear at the lower left sheet edge, with minor associated paper loss.
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.