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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- American Bison or Buffalo (Plate LVI)
- lithograph on wove paper
- sheet: 447 by 647 mm 17 5/8 by 25 1/2 in
Hand-colored lithograph, 1845, by J.T. Bowen, on wove paper, framed
Condition
The sheet is trimmed, lacking the plate number at the top edge of the image. The sheet slightly discolored with mat-stain at the sheet edge. The sheet with a few repaired losses and tears at the edges; one small tear in the upper left quadrant. A few fox marks, faint handling creases, and traces of surface soiling and stray ink, recto and verso. (A small stain in the upper left quadrant. A pin hole in the top right corner.) The verso with uneven discoloration and damp-stain at the bottom edge, with remnants of prior hinging.
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.