- 4174
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Cedar Bird (Plate 43)
- Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching
- plate: 496 by 311 mm 19 1/2 by 12 1/4 in
- sheet: 955 by 623 mm 37 5/8 by 24 1/2 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1828, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman Turkey Mill 1828 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with large margins. There is discoloration in the margins, darker at the sheet edges. With a few spots of foxing and surface soiling, and a small circular stain at center left near the image. A small repair at lower left sheet edge and two tiny losses at lower corners. A tiny tear at lower center edge. Handling creases in the margins. The verso with discoloration, surface soiling, handling creases and a few fox marks.
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.