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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Great American Cock Male (Plate I)
- Handcolored engraving with etching
- sheet 985 by 638 mm 38 3/4 by 25 1/4 in
Hand-colored engraving and etching, c. 1826, by W. H. Lizars, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill watermark, framed
Condition
The subject is in good condition, the margins trimmed (approx 5/8 in.) and sheet laid down. A small repair at lower left corner (away from the image), five repaired tears at the upper left, top and upper right sheet edge (the smallest measuring 1/2 in. and the largest 1 3/4 in.) extend just into unprinted areas of the plate, minor fox marks along left sheet edge, minor surface soiling along extreme margins.
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.
Catalogue Note
See lot 490 for a reproduction of this plate in Steuben glass