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Abdullah Frères (Abdullahian), photographers (and others)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Album of photographs, mostly of Constantinople and also Athens, Italy and Switzerland. [c.1870-1880]
Large folio (530 x 306mm.), 241 albumen prints (each approx. 198 x 255, or the reverse), mounted on card, mostly two to a side, recto and verso, many captioned and signed in the negative, contemporary brown cloth gilt, some minor chipping to a few photographs, small adhesion from guard to two images, some slight fading, a little light dust-soiling, lacking spine, corners rubbed
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
A large collection of photographs of Constantinople, comprising: 117 views in and around Constantinople, 11 portraits, 5 trades and group shots, nearly all by Abdullah Frères; 72 photographs of Pompei, Naples, Venice, Rome and Milan; 15 views in the Swiss/Italian borders and 11 views of Athens and the Acropolis. These photographs were purchased and compiled by the present owner's great-great grandparents on their honeymoon.