- 211
India--Bourne, S., C. Murray, F. Hotz, and others
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Album of photographs of India. [mostly late 1890s-1920s]
- paper
Oblong folio (303 x 400mm.), over 200 photographs (various sizes from 65 x 65mm. to 365 x 288mm., or the reverse), on 27 card mounts, recto and verso, together with approximately 125 later family photographs (1950s) on 5 mounts, recto and verso, various processes including albumen, platinum, and high gloss gelatin silver prints, 14 blank leaves, early twentieth-century black half morocco, upper corners with initials "A.M.F." and "India" stamped in gilt, some fading and scattered spotting
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
According to a note, this album was compiled by Mrs A.M. Furness (a housekeeper at Blenheim Palace), during a period of service in India. The photographs, both professional and amateur, show various groups of Indian and British dignitaries (including Lord Curzon and royal figures), views in Delhi, Simla, Benares and elsewhere.