Lot 2
  • 2

John James Audubon (After)

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • John James Audubon (after)
  • Fish Hawk or Osprey (Plate LXXXI)
  • Etching, engraving and aquatint
  • sheet 960 by 620 mm 37 7/8 by 24 1/2 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, circa 1830, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman watermark, framed

Condition

With margins and fresh colors, in good condition apart from fox marks in the bottom half of the image showing through to the recto from the verso. The left and right edges have been unevenly trimmed by approximately one inch. The sheet is brittle with soft handling creases throughout. The engraved attribution lines in the bottom left and right are partially worn away.
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.