- 4170
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- American Woodcock (Plate CCLXVIII)
- Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching on wove paper
- plate: 377 by 524 mm 14 7/8 by 20 5/8 in
- sheet: 650 by 965 mm 25 5/8 by 38 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1835, by R. Havell, London, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1836 watermark
Condition
The print is in good condition, with margins. The colors are slightly attenuated, with faint time stain and slight undulation to sheet edges. A few tiny fox marks and faint handling creases in the margins. Some surface dirt. Several lines of shiny residue in the upper left margin, visible under raking light. Stitch holes along disbound edge. The verso with faint handling creases and some discoloration 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.