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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Passenger Pigeon (Plate 62)
- hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint
- sheet 970 by 654 mm 38 1/8 by 25 3/4 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1829, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1828 watermark, partially trimmed, framed
Condition
The print is generally in good condition, the sheet very slightly trimmed, with wide margins. The blue has been re-colored. The margins with faint traces of mat stain, a 6 inch skillfully repaired tear at the upper left corner (well away from the image), with a few additional tiny repaired tears at the sheet edges. Minor surface soiling on the verso.
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.