The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts
Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 220
John James Audubon
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
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)
Scarlet Ibis, pl.CCCXCVII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, handcolored engraving with aquatint on paper with "J. Whatman 1837" watermark, 21-1/2 x 29-1/8 in. (plate), 25-1/4 x 38-1/8 in. (page); modern frame, fresh colors, hinged in at top with archival tape, very light toning in margins, small 3/8 in. tear left margin, small loss left margin, minor chip to lower right corner, a few points of foxing. Provenance: Private Collection, Tampa, Florida
fresh colors, hinged in at top with archival tape, very light toning in margins, small 3/8 in. tear left margin, small loss left margin, minor chip to lower right corner, a few points of foxing
