- 4175
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- American White Pelican (Plate CCCXI)
- Aquatint, engraving, etching
- sheet: 884 by 589 mm 34 3/4 by 23 1/4 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1836, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1836 watermark, framed
Condition
The sheet is trimmed into the image, lacking margins, edges slightly uneven. The colors are slightly faded. Sheet is toned. Foxing faintly scattered throughout. There is a tiny puncture at the center of the sheet. A few small nicks and repaired tears at sheet edges and corners. Scattered surface scuffs throughout the image. One possible spot of inpainting in the pelican's proper left foot at lower center edge. The verso with discoloration and scattered foxing.
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.