- 154
Sebah, Pascal.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Panorama de Constantinople pris de la tour du Galata. [1875]
- paper
10 large albumen prints (each approximately 265 x 322mm.), individually mounted on card, joined in concertina form to make a continuous photographic panorama (265 x 3220mm.), folding into original green morocco-backed cloth, covers stamped in gilt and blind, upper cover lettered in gilt, [Öztuncay, B., Photographers of Constantinople, plate 701], one cloth join split, some minor staining or light dust-soiling to mounts, spine and corners slightly 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 fine photographic panorama of Constantinople. The albumen prints in excellent condition throughout with uniform rich dark tones. Sebah (1825-1886) produced two photographic panoramas of Constantinople, this one from Galata Tower and the other from Beyazit Tower, each consisting of 10 frames; they were also sold in smaller sets of 6 frames.