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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Brant Goose (Plate CCCXCI)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 643 by 967 mm 25 3/8 by 38 1/8 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. There are three tiny fox marks in the sky. Minor imperfections in the margins are comprised of mat stain, a hard crease at right, and a short tear (3/8 in.) at the lower left sheet edge. The verso with an additional infrequent fox mark and minor surface soiling. Stich-holes at the disbound edge at top.
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.