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# - Chile--A
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- collection of 75 photographs of Chile. [late nineteenth - early twentieth century]
75 albumen prints mounted on 57 thick cards (most individually, a few 2, 3 or 4 to the card), the 50 larger images approx. 190 x 235mm. or vice versa, the 25 smaller ones 115 x 85mm., most mounts 325 x 388mm., all with old German manuscript captions in ink on the mounts and numbered in corner, 6 identified in the image, loose
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 collection of photographs, including views of Santiago (14), Valparaiso (11), Valdivia (3), Concepcion (3) and saltpeter districts and workings (5). Most of the small photographs are of Tierra del Fuego, the Straits of Magellan and Smith Channel.