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Constantinople and Athens.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A portfolio of 26 photographs. [1880s to early 1900s]
- paper
26 photographs (from 163 x 225mm. to 220 x 290mm., or the reverse), comprising: 11 colour tinted photographs (photochroms) of Constantinople by Photochrom Zürich, each captioned in gold in the image, 4 albumen prints of Constantinople by Sebah and Joaillier captioned in French and signed in the negative and 11 collotypes of Athens, preserved in an early twentieth-century crimson cloth portfolio, portfolio skillfully rebacked
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 photochrom is a colour photo-lithographic process, produced from black and white photographic negatives, which was invented by Orel Füssly of Zurich and patented in 1898. Photochroms of Constantinople are rare.