Lot 4
  • 4

John James Audubon (After)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • John James Audubon (after)
  • Baltimore Oriole (Plate XII)
  • Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
  • sheet 964 by 635 mm 38 by 25 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1827, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1827 watermark, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, the left and bottom margins trimmed. An occasional soft handling crease throughout, a few infrequent tiny fox marks in the image, and very pale, mottled foxing in the lower margin. The extreme sheet edges darkened, with a few nicks and a tiny tear at bottom, the verso with additional pale mottled foxing.
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.