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Karl Bodmer (After)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Karl Bodmer (After)
- Pehriska-Ruhpa
- Aquatint engraving original hand-coloring, heightened with gum Arabic
- plate: 514 by 368 mm 20 1/4 by 14 1/2 in
- sheet: 624 by 447 mm 24 1/2 by 17 5/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint and engraving with gum arabic, circa 1839-41, by Paul Legrand, from Reise in das innere Nord-America, on wove paper, framed
Provenance
Arader Galleries, Philadelphia.
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. The left sheet edge slightly uneven. Some slight creases and a few small nicks and tears in the sheet edges, most repaired. The corners softened. Extremely faint light stain and a small area of pale discoloration in the lower right corner of the plate, below the title. Time stain and some slight surface soiling along the extreme sheet edges. The verso in good condition, partially examined.
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.