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Set of Twelve Engraved Colorless Glass Plates: John James Audubon, The Birds of America, The Steuben Glass Company, Corning, New York, circa 1940
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- each 12 inches in diameter
The glass etched with reproductions of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including American Flamingo; American White Pelican; Ruffled Grouse; Blue Heron; Artic Tern, Bald Eagle, Mountain Quail, Swallow Tail Kite; Barred Owl; and others. (12 pieces)
Condition
In good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
The Steuben Glass Company designed these plates in the 1940’s and they remained in production through the 1950’s.
The United States Ambassador to England, gave a set of these plates to Princess Elizabeth when she married Prince Philip, November 20, 1947. Another set is in the collection of the R.W. Norton Art Foundation Gallery, Shreveport, Louisiana.
The United States Ambassador to England, gave a set of these plates to Princess Elizabeth when she married Prince Philip, November 20, 1947. Another set is in the collection of the R.W. Norton Art Foundation Gallery, Shreveport, Louisiana.