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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Carolina Turtle Dove (Plate XVII)
- Handcolored engraving with etching and aquatint
- sheet 889 by 632 mm 35 by 24 7/8 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1827, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1832 watermark, framed
Condition
In good condition, with wide margins, the foliage and yellow plummage slightly attenuated. A minor repaired tear at the lower left sheet edge (approx. 1/2 in.), and a few inconspicuous fox marks in margins and unprinted areas of the sheet. Pale discoloration on edges and occasional soft handling creases throughout. Verso with minor surface soiling in areas, a pale brown stain in the lower right, and pale mat stain on the upper half of the sheet.
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.