- 186
China and Southeast Asia--
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Album of photographs compiled during naval service. [1907-1910]
- paper
Oblong folio (258 x 347mm.), 91 matt and glossy silver prints (97 x 138mm. to 118 x 165mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, mostly in pairs, recto and verso, captions in ink on the mount, together with 6 slightly later photographs or illustrations of the Alps, contemporary black morocco-backed lacquered wooden boards, upper cover with dragon design, some fading or discoloration and surface wear to photographs, binding rather chipped and rubbed
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An interesting album of photographs compiled by a German mariner during service in Southeast Asia in 1907-10 on board SMS Leipzig (commissioned April 1906), which was first assigned to the German navy's East Asia Squadron. The photographs include views, people and shipping around Nanking, Hong Kong, Amoy, Kobe, Colombo, Samoa, Port Said, Singapore and Manila. For a very similar album see lot 194.