Continental School

Executed on 5 joined sheets, with vertical join marks between each (visible in the catalogue illustration). There are remnants of 5 vertical crease marks (one in each sheet) and restoration to the far right (c. 15-20cm from the extreme right edge). Held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster frame, under glass.
"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."

Often described as the world's greatest natural harbour, The Golden Horn, seen here bustling with ships, lighters, and ferries, is a flooded river valley which flows into the Bosphorus. The estuary attracted settlers to its shores in the seventh century BC and later enabled Constantinople to become a rich and powerful port. According to legend, the Byzantines threw so many valuables into it during the Ottoman conquest that the waters glistened with gold. For hundreds of years, the city's trade was conducted by ships that off-loaded their goods into warehouses lining this busy stretch of water.

The vantage point for this panoramic view is from the top of the Galata tower in Beyoglu looking southwest across the Golden Horn towards Seraglio Point, where the Golden Horn flows into the Bosphorus. The view is framed by the city's Asian shore on the left and by the district of Eyüp on the right. Among the landmarks visible in the central section are, from left to right, the Topkapi palace perched above the trees on Seraglio point, The Haghia Sophia and Blue mosques, and the Rüstem Pasa (New) and Süleymaniye mosques.