- 73
Australia--Johnson, F.H., photographer.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Album of photographs of Carnarvon, Western Australia. [c.1910]
- paper
Oblong album (163 x 205mm.), 26 gelatin silver prints (each approx. 102 x 140mm., or the reverse), mounted one to a page, recto and verso, some titled in the negative, blue ink stamp of the photographer repeated three times on the mount, original sewn wrappers, minor creasing to some images, covers slightly worn with loss to spine
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 photographs show views in and around Carnarvon, including the town and port, hotels, steam railway ('Carnarvon Tram'), cattle and horses pulling wagons of wool, camels, chained prisoners, shipping (including the SS Koombana, which sank in 1912), and scenes of recreation.