- 199
Jiu San & E Fong, Tung Hing (attributed to), and others.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Amoy, Canton, Foochow, and elsewhere. [1870s-1880s]
- paper
Oblong folio (265 x 362mm.), 62 albumen prints (average 210 x 160mm., two smaller 110 x 140mm., or the reverse), including two 2-part panoramas of Amoy by Jiu San & E Fong, mounted on card, recto and verso, most captioned in pencil on the mount, contemporary black half calf, some fading and occasional light spotting, boards rather wormed (a few wormholes in first and final mount and images), slightly worn
Literature
Bennett, T. History of Photography in China: Chinese Photographers 1844-1879 (London: Quaritch, 2013)
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 IMAGES OF AMOY, CANTON AND FOOCHOW. The album contains 35 photographs of China, comprising two 2-part panoramas and one view of Amoy by Jiu San & E Fong (one panorama possibly by Lai Afong?), 6 views of Canton, 23 views in and around Foochow and the River Min, attributed to Tung Hing, and one other. In addition the album contains 13 hand-tinted portraits and views of Japan, and 15 images of Suez, Malta, Ceylon, and England.