- 112
India--Francis Frith & Co.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Photographs of India and Kashmir. [c.1865-c.1875]
- paper
31 albumen prints (160 x 207mm., or the reverse), comprising 18 individually mounted on thick card (267 x 368mm.,or the reverse) from Frith's 'Indian Photo Pictures. Series 1', and 13 on 8 card mounts (various sizes), some mounted recto and verso, many captioned in ink on the mount, nearly all bearing the small 'Frith's Series' blindstamp in the image, preserved loose with 2 cloth boards of Frith's portfolio, some worming to card mounts (not affecting images), a little scattered spotting, boards slightly worn
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 views include many of Kashmir and the Himalayas (11), as well as views of Delhi (3), Cawnpore (2), Agra, Lucknow, Calcutta, Bombay, Benares, Amritsur, and elsewhere, together with 2 studies of people.