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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Canvas backed Duck (Plate CCCI)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 638 by 967 mm 25 1/4 by 38 1/8 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1836, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1836 watermark, framed
Condition
With wide margins and strong colors, the print is in good condition, apart from a 3 3/4 inch repaired tear just below the plate number at upper left, occasional soft handling creases throughout the sheet, with some showing through in the printed water at center of image, a few tiny fox marks in the sky. The sheet edges with mat and time stain, some minor surface soiling, a few nicks and tiny tears.
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.