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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Red-tailed Hawk (Plate LI)
- hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint
- sheet 952 by 642 mm 37 1/2 by 25 1/4 in
Hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, 1829, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1832 watermark, framed
Condition
The sheet is trimmed to the plate. The red most likely re-touched, and several areas of watercolor have an irregular sheen (a later varnish?) most noticeable in the plumes of the upper bird. There are four vertical creases in the image at center left (possible printer's creases). The sheet edges have five repaired tears (the longest measures 1 1/2 inches - at top), a few vertical creases along the sheet edges with associated tiny tears, some breaking through slightly, and other minor imperfections. The verso with minor surface soiling, and discolored off-printing.
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.