- 1505
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Great-footed Hawk (Plate XVI)
- Plate XVI, printed by R. Havell
- Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint on paper
- sheet: 634 by 965 mm 25 by 38 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1827, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1836 watermark, framed
Provenance
Sotheby's, January 25, 1990, lot 683
Condition
The print is in good condition with wide margins. The sheet is trimmed by approximately 1 inch all around. With time-stain in the extreme sheet edges and three small tears, the largest measuring 1/2 inch. There are occasional fox marks and rubbing along top sheet edge. 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.