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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Fork-Tailed Gull (Plate CCLXXXV)
- hand-colored engraving
- sheet 647 by 965 mm 25 1/2 by 38 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1835, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1836 watermark, framed
Condition
In good condition, top and right margins slightly trimmed (approx 1/4 in.), the trees at right and the foreground very slightly attenuated. Infrequent, tiny fox marks in unprinted areas of the sheet, pale mat stain in the margins, and time stain at the sheet edges. Occasional soft handling creases throughout the margins. Verso with minor surface soiling in areas.
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.