- 1511
John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Golden Eagle (Plate CLXXXI)
- Plate CLXXI, No. 37, printed by R. Havell
- Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint on paper
- sheet: 990 by 664 mm 39 by 26 1/8 in
Hand-colored aquatint, engraving and etching, 1833, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J Whatman 1833 watermark, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet with stitching holes along left disbound edge. There is time-stain at extreme sheet edges and two repaired tears, both approximately 1 inch. A repaired paper loss in bottom right corner, not affecting the image. A vertical crease at top sheet edge. With hinge remnants on the verso. (The sheet is brittle.)
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.