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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Winter Hawk (Plate 71)
- aquating, etching and engraving
- plate approx.: 655 by 967 mm 25 3/4 by 38 in
- sheet: 667 by 1000 mm 26 1/4 by 39 3/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1829, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1829 watermark
Provenance
Christie's, New York, The Magnificent Sachsen-Meiningen Set of Audubon's The Birds of America, June 25, 2004, sale 1395, lot 71.
Condition
The print is in good condition. The sheet is full, unbound (as issued). A few small nicks and tears at the sheet edges. Slight undulation and some spots of surface soiling and stray ink in the margins. The sheet slightly discolored. A few soft, inconspicuous creases in the upper half of the sheet. The verso with some surface soiling and a few mottled fox marks (rust flecks?).
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.