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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Hooping Crane (Plate CCLXI)
- engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 968 by 642 mm 38 1/8 by 25 1/4 in
Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, 1835, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1835 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the margins slightly trimmed, with fresh colors apart from slight attenuation in the peach of the background. The sheet with an occasional fox mark visible in the unprinted areas and margins, and soft handling creases throughout. The sheet edges with time stain, two tiny tears and two small areas of paper loss at top. Stitch-holes at the disbound edge left, unevenly trimmed.
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.