- 4163
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Night Heron or Quabird (Plate CCXXXVI)
- Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching on wove
- sheet: 648 by 960 mm 25 1/2 by 37 3/4 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1835, by R. Havell, London, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1834 watermark
Condition
The print is in good condition, with margins. The colors are slightly attenuated, with time stain and a few small nicks and tears at extreme edges. There is a faint 4 inch vertical abrasion extending into the image, visible under raking light. Slight undulation to the sheet along the upper edge and very slight rippling to the sheet overall. Scattered surface dirt visible in the margins and stich holes along disbound edge. The verso with some staining at edges.
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.