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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Snow Goose (Plate CCCLXXXI)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 635 by 965 mm 25 by 38 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1837, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1827 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins unevenly trimmed at top and bottom. Minor imperfections in the margins are comprised of pale mat stain and occasional pale mottled fox marks, a 1/2 in. tear at center of lower sheet edge, and three tears at upper right sheet edge (the longest approx. 1 1/2 in.). Occasional soft handling creases are primarily visible from the verso, minor surface soiling.
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.