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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Fish Hawk (Plate 81)
- Etching
- 980 by 650 mm 38 1/2 by 25 1/2 in
Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint, by R. Havell, 1830, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1830 watermark, framed
Condition
The sheet is full, with full margins and evidence of a plate mark at all sides. The sheet is discolored throughout due to light-stain, fox marks (including 2 s-shaped lines of foxing in the background at right) and soiling and the colors are faded. There is a 2 inch unrepaired tear at the lower sheet edge, extending just into the image, with additional shorter tears and paper losses along the lower sheet edge and in the lower right sheet corner. There are two tears at the right sheet edge, the largest measuring 5/8 inch.
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.