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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Orchard Oriole (Plate 42) and Night Hawk (Plate CXLVII)
- Hand-colored engraving with etching and aquatint, on wove paper
- largest sheet 962 by 636 mm 37 7/8 by 25 in
- smallest sheet 886 by 631 mm 34 5/8 by 24 7/8 in
Two hand-colored engravings, with etching and aquatint, 1828-32, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkeymill 1828 and 1832 watermarks, partially trimmed, each framed (2 prints)
Condition
The Orchard Oriole (Plate 42) sheet is in good condition, the colors strong, with wide margins and sheet edges trimmed slightly unevenly resulting in a 1 1/2 in. cut at bottom sheet edge. Minor surface soiling and scattered fox marks in the unprinted areas of the sheet, some through to the verso, located mainly in the margins. Pale mat stain at sheet edges and soft handling creases in right and left margins. Verso with minor surface soiling and few, very faint fox marks throughout.
The Night Hawk (Plate CXLVII) sheet is in good condition, with wide margins, the greens are very slightly attenuated, but otherwise, the colors are strong. Minor surface soiling in unprinted areas of sheet with minor mat stain at extreme edges, a small nick on the top sheet edge, two small accretions at the extreme left margin, and tiny, pale, scattered fox marks in the margins. Scattered, soft handling creases in right and left margins, and a slight, inherent, textural variation in the paper from the top edge into the plate, and visible only upon close inspection with raking light. Verso with uneven tone and scattered, pale fox marks, a few through to the recto.
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.