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Photographs of South America and the West Indies--A large collection
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- of c.180 topographical photographs including Colombia, Brazil and the West Indies, 1870s to early 1900s.
mostly albumen prints, (ranging from approximately 95 x 135mm. to 195 x 268mm.; or the reverse), c.70 individually mounted on card (many captioned in pencil on the reverse), the remainder preserved in a modern album in loose sleeves, some wear and stains
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
The views include 42 of Colombia (mostly Bogotá and Barranquilla), 8 of Kingston, Jamaica, one each of Barbados, Port de France (Martinique) and St. Thomas, 60 of Brazil (mostly Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo) and 8 of Uruguay.