Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1087
John James Audubon
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(New York, 1785-1851)
Carolina Pigeon or Turtle Dove, Plate 17 from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, hand colored engraving with etching and aquatint on paper, with watermark J. Whatman/Turkey Mill 1827", plate 26-3/4 x 20-5/8 in., sheet 38-1/8 x 25 in.; modern gilt wood frame, Tru Vue museum glass, 49 x 36-1/8 in., Provenance: Audubon Prints & Books, Vienna, Virginia, purchased in 2008, (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity); Private Virginia Collection
Condition
hinges in, areas of restoration to paper with most in the unprinted sections of the ground and margins, printing crease, light toning and fading
