- 228
Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Java, Celebes, Thailand and Vietnam
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A large album of ninety-four photographs. [c.1890 (but incorporating earlier images)]
- paper
Oblong folio (305 x 375mm.), 95 albumen prints (average 200 x 262mm., or the reverse; 5 smaller: 135 x 98mm., or the reverse), including a 2-part folding panorama of Hong Kong (220 x 565mm.), mounted on card, recto and verso, contemporary black and gold lacquered pictorial wooden boards, light scattered spotting, a little fading (prints overall in good condition), binding worn, covers detached
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
The album contains 31 views, portraits and groups of native people in Java, 5 of the Celebes (Macassar), including an interior and exterior view of "Mr Scharpff's house", one of Penang, 16 of Singapore (including 5 portraits) each with the blindstamp of G.R. Lambert & Co., 8 of Bangkok (7 with Lambert's blindstamp), 16 of Vietnam, 5 of Hong Kong (including a 2-part panorama), and 12 views of Canton.