AUDUBON, John James. Wood Ibis (Plate CCXVI), Tantalus loculator. Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1834, on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper dated 1834, 968 x 644 mm sheet.
Sale 1022 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 4, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$40,000 -
$60,000
Sold for $25,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851)
Wood Ibis (Plate CCXVI)
Tantalus loculator
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1834, on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper dated 1834, 968 x 644 mm sheet, short tear crossing background repaired verso, short tear lower margin beneath imprint, a few marginal chips repaired verso, some minor marginal browning or toning. Low p.107.
Property from a Palm Beach Collection
Condition Report
Short tear lower margin beneath imprint, short tear crossing background repaired verso, a few marginal chips and tears occasionally just touching background repaired verso.
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