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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Long-tailed or Dusky Grous (Plate CCCLXI)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 636 by 966 mm 25 1/8 by 38 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1837, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1837 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. An infrequent fox mark in the unprinted areas of the sheet and soft handling creases throughout. The margins have uneven pale mat stain, and there is a small repaired tear at the right sheet edge (measuring 5/8 inch) with an associated pale band of adhesive discoloration from the repair at the verso, and two tiny tears at lower sheet edge center. The verso with some minor surface soiling and stray ink.
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.