John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Mocking Bird.
John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Mocking Bird. Hand-colored aquatint dated between 1827-1838, Plate XXI of 'Birds of America', Havell edition with watermark 'J. Whatman Turkey Mill' 33" x 23" Sheet: 38 1/4" x 25 1/8" Frame: 45" x 35 1/4"
Condition Report: The sheet measures 38 1/4" x 25 1/8" with the watermark 'J WHATMAN / TURKEY MILL'. There is an overall darkening of the sheet, both recto and verso, as well as a mat burn and damp staining around the sheet edges (not mold or mildew). There is a 1 1/4" S-shaped tear in the lower left corner of the sheet, and a 1/2" tear near the lower right sheet corner with a small loss. There is a 1/2" tear in the upper edge. Verso has splotchy stains overall as well as brown paper tape around the edges. The colors remain very good
*In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition of lots, as there are no returns based on condition. The printed conditions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. The absence of condition reports in the catalog entry does not indicate that the item is in perfect condition.
**Susanin's does not perform any shipping or packing services. It is suggested that a quote is requested from a third party shipping company prior to the day of the auction. Please contact us for a complete list of recommended shippers.
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John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Mocking Bird. Hand-colored aquatint dated between 1827-1838, Plate XXI of 'Birds of America', Havell edition with watermark 'J. Whatman Turkey Mill' 33" x 23" Sheet: 38 1/4" x 25 1/8" Frame: 45" x 35 1/4"
Condition Report: The sheet measures 38 1/4" x 25 1/8" with the watermark 'J WHATMAN / TURKEY MILL'. There is an overall darkening of the sheet, both recto and verso, as well as a mat burn and damp staining around the sheet edges (not mold or mildew). There is a 1 1/4" S-shaped tear in the lower left corner of the sheet, and a 1/2" tear near the lower right sheet corner with a small loss. There is a 1/2" tear in the upper edge. Verso has splotchy stains overall as well as brown paper tape around the edges. The colors remain very good
*In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition of lots, as there are no returns based on condition. The printed conditions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. The absence of condition reports in the catalog entry does not indicate that the item is in perfect condition.
**Susanin's does not perform any shipping or packing services. It is suggested that a quote is requested from a third party shipping company prior to the day of the auction. Please contact us for a complete list of recommended shippers.
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