- 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.
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.