- 337
Shepherd & Robertson, and others.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of Calcutta, Lucknow, Agra, and elsewhere. [1850s-1870s]
- paper
Oblong folio (343 x 440mm.), 45 albumen prints, comprising 24 of India by Shepherd & Robertson and others (from 140 x 170mm. to 258 x 382mm., or the reverse), and 21 others of various sizes (including Australia, Ceylon, Egypt, Venice and Ramsgate (England), mounted on thick paper, recto only, most captioned in pencil on the mount, contemporary red half morocco, upper cover titled 'Photographs', some fading, occasional slight wear or stains, binding slightly worn
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
RARE EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS, including 16 views of Calcutta, 7 views of Lucknow (6 large signed in the negative by Shepherd & Robertson), 2 portraits of Indian people, and one view of the Taj Mahal.