CORNELIUS NOZEMAN (1721-1786), MARTINUS HOUTTUYN (1720-1798), and JAN CHRISTIAAN SEPP (1739-1811) A SET OF EIGHT ENGRAVINGS OF WATER FOWL FROM Nederlandsche Vogelen

later hand-colored engravings, matted and framed.  Not examined out of frames.

Overall good condition; later-hand colored; not examined out of frames; frames with minor surface scratches. 'Anas domestica' with very minor rippling and foxing. 'Anas Bochas' with minor rippling and foxing; small smudge mark to bottom right corner. 'Anas Bochas Foemine' with minor rippling and very minor foxing; three small smudge marks to the bottom edge. 'Anas Fusca' with minor rippling and very minor foxing; minor black ink specks to the lower part of the left edge. 'Mergus Serrator' with very minor rippling and foxing; small stain around the 'M'. 'Mergus Merganser' with very minor rippling and foxing. 'Anas Acuta' with minor rippling and very minor foxing; four small light smudge marks to the upper left corner. 'Anas' with minor rippling and foxing; small smudge mark to the left edge and some very minor discoloration in places.'
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.