- 4160
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Key-west Dove (Plate CLXVII)
- hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint on wove paper
- plate: 527 by 650 mm 20 3/4 by 25 5/8 in
- sheet: 657 by 893 mm 35 1/8 by 25 7/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1833, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1833 watermark, framed
Condition
With margins, the sheet edges are slightly uneven. There is mat-stain in the margins, with a dark band of discoloration at the mat opening. There are remnants of fabric and residue from previous matting at the extreme edges of the sheet. A few faint fox marks scattered throughout, and a small loss in the sheet at lower left corner. A tiny tear in the sheet upper left corner. The verso with uneven discoloration, a few scattered fox marks, some surface soiling, and two remnants of hinging tape along the top 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.