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Mecca and the Hajj--Saudi Arabia
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 33 photographs. [c.1930s-40s]
- paper
33 SILVER PRINTS (from 140 x 210mm. to 215 x 170mm., or the reverse), individually mounted on card with printed captions, and Paul Popper agency stamp on the reverse, slight wear to one image, minor dust-stains to mounts
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 GOOD COLLECTION OF RARE PHOTOGRAPHS RELATING TO THE HAJJ, including views in and around Mecca (9), Medina (5), Muna (8), Jabal Nur, Jabal al Rahma (2), Arafat (3), Fort of Quba, Jidda (2), and the Mosque of the Two Niches (Masjid al-Qiblatayn) near Ruma (2).