- 1516
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- California Vulture (Plate CCCCXXVI)
- Hand-colored engraving with aquatint
- sheet: 965 by 642 mm 38 by 25 1/4 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1838, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1838 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with margins. Paper loss in the bottom left corner. Two tears, the largest a one inch repaired tear in the vulture's beak. Pencil annotations in the top right corner. The verso, with scattered areas of surface soiling and a few fox marks.
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.