- 1507
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Fish Hawk, or Osprey (Plate LXXXI)
- Plate LXXXI, printed by R. Havell Jr. and watermarked J. Whatman 1830
- Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint on paper
- sheet: 992 by 665 mm 39 by 26 1/8 in
- plate: 955 by 645 mm 37 5/8 by 25 3/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1830, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1830 watermark, framed
Provenance
Sotheby's, January 25, 1990, lot 695
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Mat-stain at the periphery of the sheet. Occasional creases and tears (largest 1 1/2 inches) in the sheet edges. Three hinge remnants, verso, and two 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.