- 1508
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Ferruginous Thrush (Plate CXVI)
- aquatint, engraving and etching
- sheet: 965 by 642 mm 38 by 25 1/2 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1831, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman Turkey Mill 1833 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with full margins and stitching holes along left sheet edge. There are nine tears along the sheet edges, the largest measuring 1 3/4 inches, four of them are repaired. With time-stain and discoloration at extreme sheet edges. The verso with light backboard stain, some surface soiling and occasional fox marks, some showing through to the recto. (Small crease in top left corner.)
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.