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Andrew Pitcairn-Knowles (1871-1956)
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andrew Pitcairn-Knowles
- Cuttlefishing, c. 1900-1910
25 silver prints, each bearing the author's address and copyright restriction stamps in ink on the reverse, and many also annotated or titled in pencil on the reverse. With an accompanying typescript sheet, presumably by the author, describing the cuttlefishing industry.
Condition
The stamp on the reverse shows Pitcairn-Knowles in Brussels: it reads : "A. Pitcairn-Knowles, 46 Avenue Maurice 46, Ixelles-Bruxelles". Prints have lost a little of their rich tone and bear certain inescapable marks of the passage of time, but the group overall is in very fair condition.
"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
Surviving series by pioneer photojournalist Pitcairn-Knowles are exceptionally rare. His entire archive is housed in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.