Lot 95
  • 95

Caucasus and Constantinople--Photograph album:

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 'Voyages 1887 Caucase et Constantinople'.
Oblong folio (282 x 406mm.), 46 albumen prints, mounted on 42 leaves of thick card, recto only, captioned in French in ink on the mount, contemporary black morocco-backed cloth, upper cover lettered in gilt

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."

Catalogue Note

A very good collection of rare photographs of the Caucasus including views of Mount Elbrus, Lars, Kasbek, Mleti, Ananour, Mtzkhete, Tiflis and people studies, together with views of Constantinople (some by P. Sebah).