- 210
Ceylon, India, Japan and Egypt
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Album of photographs. [c.1880s-1890s]
- paper
Oblong folio (265 x 350mm.), 67 photographs, comprising: 57 albumen prints (from 220 x 265mm. to 140 x 100mm., or the reverse), and 10 platinum prints of Japan (150 x 197mm., or the reverse), black half morocco, light spotting and browning to mounts, covers and endpapers dampstained
Provenance
Augustus Burnett-Stuart (1850-1898), a British artist, who acquired these during his travels in Asia; thence by descent to the present owner (see also lot 193).
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
This album includes 14 views in Japan (Bandai-san, Nikko, Otsu, Lake Biwa, and Mino), 20 of Sri Lanka (including Colombo and the excavations at Anuradhapura), 19 portraits and views in India (including the rock cut temples at Karli and Ellora) and 6 of Egypt.