- 4165
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Great American Shrike or Butcher Bird (Plate CXCII)
- hand-colored etching, aquatint, and engaving
- plate: 655 by 625 mm 25 3/4 by 24 5/8 in
- sheet: 978 by 661 mm 38 1/2 by 26 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1834, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1834 watermark
Condition
The print is in good condition with margins. Pale light-stain within the plate mark and colors very slightly attenuated. A few repaired tears and nicks in the outer edges. Some pale fox marks visible, mainly on the verso. Stitch holes around disbound 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.