Lot 24
  • 24

John James Audubon (After)

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • John James Audubon (after)
  • Hooping Crane (Plate CCLXI)
  • Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
  • sheet 979 by 634 mm 38 1/4 by 25 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1835, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman watermark, framed

Condition

The subject is in good condition, margins trimmed slightly (approx 1/4 - 5/8 in.), the sheet laid down. The red is slightly attenuated. The plate and sheet numbers have been erased, and there is a small abrasion in the unprinted area at right (probably due to a fox mark). Some surface soiling and minor foxing throughout, with mat stain on the sheet edges, and a small amount of adhesive remains on the left sheet edge.
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.