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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.
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.