Nov 2, 2021 11:00 EST
American Paintings & Prints
31
After John James Audubon (1785-1851)
NIGHT HERON OR QUA BIRD
Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint by R. Havell, 1835, on J. Whatman watermarked paper dated 1836, plate CCXXXVI from The Birds of America, unframed.
Sheet 25 5/16 x 38 3/16 inches
Sold for $21,250
Estimated at $6,000 - $8,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
After John James Audubon (1785-1851)
NIGHT HERON OR QUA BIRD
Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint by R. Havell, 1835, on J. Whatman watermarked paper dated 1836, plate CCXXXVI from The Birds of America, unframed.
Sheet 25 5/16 x 38 3/16 inches
Pale matstain, some discoloration (foxing?) in the image at bottom, some glue residue with associated discoloration along sheet edges verso, very skillfully repaired tears (mostly at sheet edges), a few nicks at sheet edges, some creasing at bottom sheet edge, some unobtrusive rubbing and light abrasion in the image, minor soiling verso.
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Auction: American Paintings & Prints, Nov 2, 2021
