Lot 4168
  • 4168

John James Audubon (After)

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • John James Audubon (after)
  • White-crowned Pigeon (Plate CLXXVII)
  • Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching on wove paper
  • plate: 652 by 530 mm 25 5/8 by 20 7/8 in
  • sheet: 956 by 630 mm 37 5/8 by 24 3/4 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1833, by R. Havell, London, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1833 watermark

Condition

With margins. The color is good, the sheet in generally good condition, aside from several skinned spots and filled losses throughout. A filled in loss in the lower margin. Two margin tips replaced. A pale fox mark in the white title space. Sheet backed with another sheet of wove.
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.