John James Audubon (After)

Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1838, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1838 watermark, framed

In generally good condition, margins slightly trimmed (approx. 1/4 to 1/2 in.), and the colors slightly attenuated. Two repaired tears at the lower left sheet edge (measuring 1 3/4 in. and 1 in.) extend just into the plate, a few inconspicuous tiny fox marks recto. Pale discoloration is comprised of light- and mat stain, darkest at the extreme sheet edges. Occasional soft handling creases throughout. Verso with uneven discoloration and scattered tiny foxing, minor surface soiling in areas.
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Provenance
Formerly in the Collection of Paul Hyde Bonner
By descent to the present owner

See lot 490 for a reproduction of this plate in Steuben glass