- 139
Stone, Sir (John) Benjamin.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Procession of the "Mahmal" and Pilgrims going to Mecca. Cairo, Dec. 31st, 1906.'
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Platinum print (155 x 203mm.), titled, dated and signed by the photographer, backed on card and mounted, hunting scene by another photographer on verso, old repaired tear in lower right of Mahmal 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
Rare. Stone (1838-1914), industrialist and Member of Parliament, founded the National Photographic Record Association in 1897. He took photographs in the Americas, India, Australasia, the West Indies, South Africa, Syria, Egypt, and Palestine. His impressive collection included 22,000 photographs, 600 stereoscopic images, 50 albums of carte de visite, 2,500 lantern slides, 17,000 glass negatives and 50 albums of press cuttings about his work.