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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Yellow-Crowned Night Heron (Plate CCCXXXVI)
- print with handcoloring on paper
- sheet 985 by 652 mm 38 3/4 by 25 5/8 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1836, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1856 watermark
Condition
In good condition with a few fox marks and very pale spots of soiling visible in the image, sheet edges with discoloration and slight rippling, with tiny tears upper edge, a small paper loss upper left sheet edge.
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.