- 739
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Blue Jay (Plate CII)
- Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint
- sheet: 796 by 580 mm 31 3/8 by 22 7/8 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint with fresh colors, 1831, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1831 watermark
Condition
The print is in good condition, with fresh colors. The sheet is trimmed by approx. 8 by 3 inches. There is a 1 1/2 inch horizontal tear in the left sheet edge at bottom. An inconspicuous, 16 inch diagonal crease in the left side of the sheet from the top sheet edge. (An occasional, inconspicuous fox mark, mainly in the top left quadrant of the sheet.)
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.