- 73
# - Wilde, Oscar.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two photographic portraits of Wilde by Napoleon Sarony
albumen prints, three-quarter-length, 152 x 103mm. and 148 x 106mm., both taken in January 1882 and showing the author in a braided velvet jacket carrying a cane, in one wearing a fur-lined overcoat holding gloves, and in the other wearing a cape and carrying a hat, numbered on negatives 21 and 24, mounted on card, one mounted as a cabinet card with photographer's facsimile signature and copyright, nicks at edges of one photograph, the other slightly faded
Two images from Sarony's celebrated series of photographic portraits taken during Wilde's first American trip.
Two images from Sarony's celebrated series of photographic portraits taken during Wilde's first American trip.
Condition
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"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."