- 753
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- White Heron (Plate CCCLXXXVI)
- Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint
- sheet: 25 3/8 by 38 in 645 by 965 mm
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1837, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1837 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with margins and fresh colors. The sheet has been trimmed (approx. 1/2 by 1 inch) into the plate with light-stain, darkest at the mat opening. Stitching holes along the unbound (top) sheet edge. The plate and installment numbers were repositioned. The verso, with brown tape along the top sheet edge and three adhesive stains along the bottom 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.