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# - Thomson, John, photographer.
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of photographs of Asia. [late 1860s]
66 albumen prints on 64 card mounts, comprising: 4 prints (120 x 95mm., or the reverse) and 62 prints (from 137 x 185mm. to 245 x 345mm.), approximately 6 signed in the negative and one with the date 1868, a few mounts with printed descriptions pasted on verso, some captioned in pencil on the mount, loose within a modern portfolio, one with crease across image, one mount with tears and soiling (not affecting image)
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
Thomson (1837-1921) travelled to the Far East between 1862 and 1872, where he opened a commercial studio in Singapore and Hong Kong. This collection of photographs includes topographical views, interior and exterior views of temples and other buildings mostly in China, Thailand, Japan, Cambodia and Java.