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John James Audubon (1785-1851), Fish Hawk or Osprey, Plate 81
Estimate:
$25,000 - $45,000
Sold
$22,500
Live Auction
2023 Jackson Hole Art Auction
ARTIST
John James Audubon
Description
Title: John James Audubon (1785-1851), Fish Hawk or Osprey, Plate 81
Medium: aquatint engraving with original hand color
Dimensions: 38 x 25 1/8
Frame dimensions: 55 7/8 x 43 3/8 x 2 1/2
Medium: aquatint engraving with original hand color
Dimensions: 38 x 25 1/8
Frame dimensions: 55 7/8 x 43 3/8 x 2 1/2
Condition
The artwork appears to be in overall good condition with minor scattered spots of foxing, as viewed, throughout. There is some slight buckling of the paper at the left, upper, and right side mat edges. The paper has a 1 1/2 inch tear at the upper left mat edge, and 3/4 inch and 1/4 inch tears at the upper right mat edge. The frame appears to be in good condition with very minor miter splits at the upper left and lower right corners and general wear and tear at the outer corners.
Medium
aquatint engraving with original hand color
Provenance
Private Collection, Dallas, TX