- 4172
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Common Cormorant (Plate CCLXVI)
- Hand-colored engraving, ethcing and aquatint on wove paper
- plate: 624 by 945 mm 24 1/2 by 37 in
- sheet: 638 by 962 mm 25 1/8 by 37 7/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1835, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1835 watermark
Condition
With margins. Some foxing and discoloration mainly in the outer margins, and pale foxing in the sky. The verso with stronger foxing and discoloration in the edges. The colors are slightly attenuated.
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.