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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Goosander...Cohoes Falls, State of New York (Plate CCCXXXI)
- Engraving and aquatint
- sheet 641 by 965 mm 25 1/4 by 38 in
Hand-colored engraving and aquatint, circa 1838, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1836 watermark, framed
Condition
With margins, in good condition apart from slightly attenuated colors, pale light-stain, discoloration at the extreme sheet edges, the occasional fox mark both recto and verso and an oxidized finger print in the bottom margin. A 1/4 inch vertical tear in the middle of the top sheet edge. A 1/4 inch skillfully repaired, vertical tear in the bottom sheet edge is stabilized by tape on the verso. The engraved title and the R. Havell attribution lines are partially worn. The verso with minor surface soiling.
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.