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Curzon family--Bourne & Shepherd [i.e. Colin Murray, and others]
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Photograph album titled 'Rajaputana'. [c.1879; negatives c.1863-1870s]
- paper
Oblong folio (348 x 464mm.), 52 albumen prints (242 x 292mm., or the reverse), nearly all signed and numbered in the negative 'Bourne & Shepherd', mounted on card, recto only, neatly titled and each captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary crimson calf gilt, upper cover titled in gilt, gilt edges, gilt lock and catch, some slight edge fading to images, binding a little rubbed and scuffed
Provenance
One of four uniformly bound albums, by repute from the Curzon family (see following three lots).
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
A fine album, containing views of Jeypore (8), Umbere (4), Ajmere (5), Oodeypore (17), Mount Aboo (6), and Ahmedabad (12).
When Bourne departed from India in 1870, he left his camera equipment to Colin Murray, who had previously worked with John Saché. Murray continued Bourne's work, producing views of India, Nepal and Burma, in a similar but distinctive style, signing the negatives 'Bourne & Shepherd', and continuing with Bourne's numbering sequence.
When Bourne departed from India in 1870, he left his camera equipment to Colin Murray, who had previously worked with John Saché. Murray continued Bourne's work, producing views of India, Nepal and Burma, in a similar but distinctive style, signing the negatives 'Bourne & Shepherd', and continuing with Bourne's numbering sequence.