- 41
William Henry Fox Talbot
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Henry Fox Talbot
- ONE OF THE TOWERS OF ORLEANS CATHEDRAL, AS SEEN FROM THE OPPOSITE TOWER
- Salt print from a calotype negative
salt print from a calotype negative, on hand-coated paper, 1843 (Schaaf 2728; Photographic Art, pl. 66)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner from Anthony Burnett-Brown and Janet Mary Burnett-Brown, great-great-grandchildren of William Henry Fox Talbot, 1968
Condition
This beautiful early photograph is in essentially excellent condition. Grading this salt print on a scale of one to ten – a ten being a print that has rich brown dark tones, creamy highlights, and retains all of its original detail – this print rates a nine. This salt print has rich tones and sets forth a great deal of detail. The paper is untrimmed, and Talbot's brushstrokes can be seen in the margins. No watermark can be read in the paper.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.