- 4166
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Carolina Pigeon, or Turtle Dove (Plate 17)
- Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching
- plate: 685 by 528 mm 27 by 20 3/4 in
- sheet: 988 by 658 mm 38 7/8 by 25 7/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1827, by R. Havell & Son, London, on wove paper with the J Whatman Turkey Mill 1827 watermark
Condition
With large margins. The print is in good condition aside from some soiling in the margins. Five small dark grey stains, most of which are visible mainly on the verso. A horizontal flattened crease at center.
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.