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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Ruffed Grouse (Plate XLI)
- handcolored engraving, etching and aquatint
- sheet 676 by 1010 mm 26 5/8 by 38 3/4 in
Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint, 1828, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1828 watermark
Condition
The full sheet with numerous tears, paper losses and tack holes along the sheet edges. The colors attentuated, specifically in the greens of the foliage. Time stain and several areas of staining within the image, most noticable in the uncolored areas. Foxing throughout particularly in the blank areas of the image. There is a crease on the left margin running the entire length of the sheet 5/8 inch from the 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.