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Lot 190

Robert Havell, British 1793-1878-  Mallard Duck, Plate CCXXI, after Jean-Jacques Aubudon; 

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Lot 190

Robert Havell, 
British 1793-1878- 
Mallard Duck, Plate CCXXI, after Jean-Jacques Aubudon; 

Price Realised: £182

Estimate: £200 - £300

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (30% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 190

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Robert Havell, 
British 1793-1878- 

Mallard Duck, Plate CCXXI, after Jean-Jacques Aubudon; 

hand-coloured etching with aquatint, 1985 Restrike, Alecto Edition​, 66.5 x 99.5 cm. (unframed). (VAT charged on the hammer price). 

Note: 
This etching is taken from 'Birds of America' by Jean-Jacques Audubon (1785-1851), a seminal work of wildlife illustration, and the culmination of Audubon's ambition to paint every bird species in America. The work as a whole comprised 435 hand-coloured engravings, and took twelve years to produce (1826-38).

This version is a 1985 restrike from the Alecto Edition and was part of an edition of 125. The plate is no.221, is dated 1834, and entitled 'Mallard Duck. ANAS BOSCHAS. 1 Males. 2 Females'. 

Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500

Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

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Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.

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